An Annually Balanced Budget

Multiple Choice

An annually balanced budget:

A) is the surest path to economic stability.
B) is required by the U.S.Constitution.
C) dampens cyclical swings by decreasing government spending during expansions and increasing it during recessions.
D) accentuates cyclical swings by increasing government spending during expansions and reducing it during recessions.
E) is a goal that has only been achieved twice in the past 5 years.