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What is mandatory spending?
What is mandatory spending?
- Spending that can be adjusted by the budget
- Spending required by law (correct)
- Spending that requires government authorization each year
- Spending not required by law
What is discretionary spending?
What is discretionary spending?
- Spending that must be authorized each year (correct)
- Spending that is authorized by law
- Spending for mandatory programs
- Spending without any limitation
What are entitlements?
What are entitlements?
Social welfare programs with specific requirements
What is Medicaid?
What is Medicaid?
What is the federal budget?
What is the federal budget?
What is a fiscal year?
What is a fiscal year?
What is an appropriation?
What is an appropriation?
What are transfer payments?
What are transfer payments?
What is a grant-in-aid?
What is a grant-in-aid?
What is the private sector?
What is the private sector?
What is the difference between mandatory spending and discretionary spending?
What is the difference between mandatory spending and discretionary spending?
Why is Medicaid an example of an entitlement program?
Why is Medicaid an example of an entitlement program?
Study Notes
Federal Government Spending
- Mandatory Spending: Required by law; does not need annual approval.
- Discretionary Spending: Authorizations needed each year; includes government departments and agencies.
- Entitlements: Social welfare programs that provide benefits to individuals meeting specific criteria; automatically funded.
- Medicaid: A government program offering medical insurance specifically for low-income individuals and families.
- Federal Budget: A comprehensive plan outlining the allocation of federal tax revenue for various expenditures throughout the fiscal year.
- Fiscal Year: A 12-month period used by organizations for accounting and budgeting; not always aligned with the calendar year.
- Appropriation: Designated amounts of money allocated for specific governmental functions or projects.
- Transfer Payments: Financial distributions to individuals without a requirement for services in return; often aimed at providing social support.
- Grant-in-Aid: Financial assistance from the federal government to state or local governments for specific projects or programs.
- Private Sector: The portion of the economy comprised of businesses and entities owned by individuals, distinct from government ownership.
- Comparison of Spending Types: Mandatory spending is dictated by law, while discretionary spending requires annual government approval, often influencing budgetary priorities.
- Medicaid's Role: Serves as an essential entitlement program for healthcare access among low-income citizens, ensuring necessary services are provided based on eligibility criteria.
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Description
This quiz delves into the different aspects of federal government spending, highlighting mandatory and discretionary spending, entitlements, and programs like Medicaid. It also covers essential concepts like the federal budget and fiscal year. Test your knowledge on how federal funds are allocated and managed.
