Question

Describe the difference between mandatory and discretionary spending?

Answer 1

Answer:

Discretionary spending is spending that is subject to the appropriations process, whereby Congress sets a new funding level each fiscal year (which begins October 1st) for programs covered in an appropriations bill. ... Mandatory spending is simply all spending that does not take place through appropriations legislation.

Answer 2

Answer:

Discretionary spending is spending that is subject to the appropriations process, whereby Congress sets a new funding level each fiscal year (which begins October 1st) for programs covered in an appropriations bill. ... Mandatory spending is simply all spending that does not take place through appropriations legislation.