A balanced budget amendment to the Constitution,proposed several times in the 1990s

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A balanced budget amendment to the Constitution would require the federal budget to be balanced every year, meaning that expenditures cannot exceed revenue. This would limit the government's ability to spend on programs and initiatives, which can have both positive and negative effects. It would not necessarily prevent recessions or automatically produce surpluses or deficits based on economic conditions. Additionally, balancing the budget every year could be difficult during times of economic downturn, as government spending often increases to stimulate the economy.

A Balanced Budget Amendment to the Constitution,proposed Several Times in the 1990s