Discretionary Spending Is a Shrinking Part of the Federal Budget

Multiple Choice

Discretionary spending is a shrinking part of the federal budget.What is a possible consequence to this development?

A) Politicians will have more control over spending,increasing favoritism and corruption in Congress.
B) Income assistance programs will eventually have revenue shortfalls and be unable to fulfill their obligations.
C) There will be more competition for public works and infrastructure projects.
D) The federal government will be forced to lapse on interest payments,reducing the overall creditworthiness of the United States.
E) State and local governments will eventually assume discretionary spending responsibilities.