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Mandatory spending example would be buying groceries.

Anything that is a NEED and not a WANT is considered mandatory spending

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How does discretionary spending differ form mandatory spending?

mandatory spending refers to money that lawmakers are required by existing laws to spend on certain programs and discretionary spending is spending about which government planners can make choices


Ask us of the following is an example of the use of fiscal policy by the U.S. government?

An example of fiscal policy by the U.S. government is the implementation of a major tax cut to stimulate consumer spending and boost economic growth. This action involves adjusting government spending and tax policies to influence overall economic activity. Another example is increasing government spending on infrastructure projects to create jobs and enhance economic productivity.


How can a mandatory spending program be changed into a discretionary spending program?

To change a mandatory spending program into a discretionary spending program, lawmakers would need to amend the underlying legislation that establishes the program, typically through the congressional appropriations process. This involves altering the funding mechanism so that it requires annual approval by Congress, rather than being automatically funded based on eligibility criteria. Additionally, the change would require significant political consensus and may involve negotiations on budget priorities and potential impacts on beneficiaries.


Example of discretionary spending?

There are a great many examples in the world of discretionary spending. Discretionary spending can be as simple as choosing whether you want to spend your money on ice cream.


Kennedy called for an increase in which of the following to stimulate economic growth?

Government Spending

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What is an example of mandatory spending?

Social Security


What are the differences between entitlements mandatory spending and discretionary spending?

Mandatory spending is required by law and the other is not.


An example of mandatory spending is financing for?

A. interest payments on the federal debt.-For e2020 answered by Kd


Most federal mandatory spending is spent on?

Most federal mandatory spending is spent on entitlements.


How does discretionary spending differ form mandatory spending?

mandatory spending refers to money that lawmakers are required by existing laws to spend on certain programs and discretionary spending is spending about which government planners can make choices


How is mandatory and discretionary spending similar?

Mandatory spending - Spending that the Government must spend. Discretionary spending - Spending category through which governments can spend through an appropriations act.


What percent of federal spending was mandatory in 2010?

55%


What is the fastest growing category of federal expenditures since 1980?

Federal spending by the government, is divided into three different categories. They are mandatory spending, discretionary spending and net interest. The fastest growing of those categories since 1980 is mandatory spending.


What is mandatory spending?

refers to spending set by annual appropriation levels made by decision of Congress.


Does mandatory spending consume the largest chunk of the federal budget?

yes


What term refers to money already committed to spending because of previous legislation?

Uncontrollables


In the following example which person is spending the day with her extended family?

Samuel, who will be with his parents, cousins, and grandparents.