Making permanent cuts in existing agencies is often difficult because
A) most agencies have a supportive constituency that will fight to reinstate any cuts that are made.
B) the Constitution prevents cuts to federal agencies lasting longer than five years.
C) every permanent cut to a federal agency must be reviewed by the Supreme Court before it can be put into effect.
D) federal law requires that the government cut every agency equally.
E) the vast majority of agencies have been given permanent "budgetary immunity" from the president that protects them from cuts.

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Agencies often have a supportive constituency, whether it be special interest groups, lobbyists, or the general public, who will fight against any cuts to their funding or programs. This can make it difficult to make permanent cuts to existing agencies.

Making Permanent Cuts in Existing Agencies Is Often Difficult Because