Question

Government spending that Congress makes choices about during the budget process is called __________ spending.
A.
mandatory
B.
discretionary
C.
secondary
D.
primary

Answer 1

@Shadow im thinking B?

Answer 2

Correct, since it is at their 'discretion.' Mandatory is for things like social programs where the $$$ to allocate is determined by how many people are on welfare for example. If it is not mandatory, then someone doesn't get their paycheck.

Answer 3

Moved to Politics.