Which Statement About Federal Mandatory Spending Is Accurate

Multiple Choice

Which statement about federal mandatory spending is accurate?

A) Because of its importance for the life of the nation, spending for the military is regarded as mandatory.
B) Because appropriation bills must pass for agencies to continue operations, all spending that must go through the full appropriation cycle is considered mandatory.
C) Spending for social security benefits is officially mandatory.
D) Any public program with strong political support is seen as mandatory.