Most of the spending in the enacted budget is determined by
A)the Council of Economic Advisers.
B)current presidential spending programs.
C)the Federal Reserve Board.
D)ongoing programs.
E)spending programs desired by Congress.

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Ongoing programs, such as Social Security, Medicare, and other entitlement programs, determine the majority of the spending in the enacted budget. These programs are established by law and do not require annual approval by Congress, thus dictating a large portion of the budget without the need for additional input from Congress or the President.

Most of the Spending in the Enacted Budget Is Determined