Transcribed Image Text:Discretionary spending is spending that must appropriated by Congress each fiscal year. Mandatory spending is spending
that does not require congressional or presidential action once the programs are established.
For each item, indicate whether it is an example of discretionary or mandatory spending.
Discretionary
Defense spending
Spending on national parks
Funding of the FBI
Mandatory
Social Security
Medicare
O
that does not require congressional or presidential action once the programs are established.
For each item, indicate whether it is an example of discretionary or mandatory spending.
Discretionary
Defense spending
Spending on national parks
Funding of the FBI
Mandatory
Social Security
Medicare
O
