Budget

When is the budget due every year?

• January 1st

• April 1st

• October 1st

• December 1st

How often is a federal budget prepared?

• Twice a year

• Once a year

• Every two years

• Every six months

Who prepares the proposed federal budget?

• The Senate

• The House of Representatives

• The President and the Office of Management and Budget

• The Supreme Court

What happens to the budget after it is prepared by the President and the OMB?

• It is sent directly to the Supreme Court

• It is sent to Congress

• It is sent to the states

• It is sent to the United Nations

What can Congress do with the proposed budget?

• Ignore it

• Review and make changes

• Send it to the Supreme Court

• Approve it without changes

What options does the President have after Congress agrees on a budget?

• Approve it or make changes and send it back

• Send it to the Supreme Court

• Ignore it

• Send it to the states

In 1995, which U.S. President faced a government shutdown due to a budget disagreement with a Republican-controlled Congress?

• George H. W. Bush

• Bill Clinton

• Barack Obama

• Ronald Reagan

During which dates did the first government shutdown occur in 1995?

• November 1-5

• November 14-19

• December 1-5

• December 16-21

How long did the second government shutdown last from December 1995 to January 1996?

• 5 days

• 10 days

• 21 days

• 30 days

In 2013, which U.S. President experienced a government shutdown due to a budget disagreement with the Republican House of Representatives?

• George W. Bush

• Bill Clinton

• Barack Obama

• Donald Trump