Federal Budget Flashcards
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Fiscal policy
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Raising and lowering taxes and government spending programs
Controlled by the executive and legislative branch
1
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Monetary policy
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Regulating money supply
Controlling inflation
Adjusting interest rates
Controlled by federal board
2
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Entitlement program
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Government sponsored program that provides mandated benefits to those who meet eligibility requirements
Examples social security and Medicare
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Office of management and budget
OMB
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Responsible for preparing the budget that the president submits to congress