Since 1974, the purpose of congressional budget resolutions passed annually in May has been to
A. add up all of the agreed-on expenditures.
B. set a ceiling on total spending.
C. get final authorization for all expenditures.
D. compromise over the spending measures of the two houses.
E. settle issues related to discrepancies in math.
Answer: B
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