Constraints on Congressional Budgeting

Hard Unit 2: Branches Of Government Budgetary Process

The budgetary process in the United States entails cooperation and negotiation among various government entities to formulate a fiscal plan. Once the President submits the budget proposal to Congress, various committees review and modify the proposal. The legislative process that ensues can be complex and involves multiple steps, including hearings, markups, and floor debates, before the final budget is approved. Which of the following statements accurately describes a significant constraint faced by Congress during this process?

Congress can unilaterally increase the budget without any negotiation.

Mandatory spending occupies a substantial portion of the budget, making discretionary spending difficult to adjust.

The Senate is prohibited from amending budgetary proposals submitted by the House.

All budget decisions must be approved by the Supreme Court.

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