If a Balanced Budget Amendment to the U.S. Constitution were passed, during an economic slowdown, such an amendment would

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A Balanced Budget Amendment would require the government to balance spending with revenue, which means that during an economic slowdown when revenue decreases, the government would be forced to cut spending, potentially exacerbating the economic downturn. The government would not be able to use deficit spending to stimulate the economy, which could make the bad times even worse.