Much of each year's federal budget is considered "uncontrollable" because

A. Most of the current revenues and expenditures are the result of decisions made in prior years.
B. It is determined by decision makers who do not have the power to change spending and taxes.
C. It must be spent for purchases, as opposed to transfer payments.
D. None of the choices are correct.


Answer: A

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