Congress and the Federal Budget Process

Easy Unit 2: Branches Of Government Budgetary Process

In the context of the U.S. federal budgetary process, which of the following statements best describes the role of Congress in determining the federal budget?

Consider the power of Congress in relation to budget proposals and fiscal control, as well as the interaction between the legislative and executive branches regarding budgetary decisions.

Congress has no role in the budgetary process; all budgetary decisions are made by the President.

Congress reviews and must approve the President's budget proposal before it can be implemented.

Congress can propose a budget without any input from the President.

Congress only has a role in the budgetary process when it comes to mandatory spending.

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