About three-quarters of the federal budget involves expenditure categories that are fixed by law (e.g.,Social Security)and cannot readily be changed.

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This statement is true. According to the Congressional Research Service, about 74% of the federal budget in 2020 was made up of mandatory spending programs like Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and other entitlement programs. These programs are mostly set by law and their funding levels cannot easily be changed by the annual appropriations process.

About Three-Quarters of the Federal Budget Involves Expenditure Categories That