hw check 3/20 Flashcards
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fiscal policy
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the use of government spending and revenue collection to influence the economy
2
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federal budget
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written document estimating the federal government’s revenue and authorizing its spending for the coming year
3
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fiscal year
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a 12-month period used for budgeting purposes
4
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appropriations bills
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bills submitted by the Appropriations Committee to authorize specific spending
5
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expansionary policy
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fiscal police that tries to increase output
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contractionary policy
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fiscal policy intended to decrease policy
7
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steps
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1: agencies submit spending proposals
2: executive branch draws up a budget
3: congress debates
4: back to the white house