Which of the following represents a problem with the federal budget process in the U.S.?

a. Congress must approve a budget with at least a 2/3 majority vote.
b. The federal budget must be balanced each year.
c. Congress has only limited control over much of the budget, because about 3/4 of budget outlays are determined by existing laws.
d. Congress approves a budget that keeps capital budget and operating budget separately.


c

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