_____ spending is the part of the budget that works its way through Congress each year and includes programs such as national defense, transportation, environment, and education.

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Discretionary spending is the part of the budget that Congress can adjust each year, whereas mandatory spending (B) is required by law and includes programs such as Social Security and Medicare. Consumer spending (C) refers to the spending by individuals on goods and services, and contractionary (D) refers to monetary policy designed to decrease economic growth.

_____ Spending Is the Part of the Budget That Works