Why Congress So Rarely Passes Government Funding Bills on Time

Why Congress So Rarely Passes Government Funding Bills on Time

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The video discusses Richard Nixon's presidency, highlighting his role in opening relations with China and the Watergate scandal. It delves into his impact on the federal budget process, particularly his impoundment of funds, leading to the 1974 Budget and Impoundment Control Act. The video explains the intended budget process and the challenges Congress faces in passing spending bills on time, often resulting in government shutdowns or continuing resolutions. It attributes these issues to the complex process and increasing partisanship, emphasizing the need for Congress to focus on more significant matters.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant legislation was passed in response to Nixon's budgetary actions?

The 1974 Budget and Impoundment Control Act

The 1977 Budget Reform Act

The 1989 Budget Reconciliation Act

The 1990 Budget Enforcement Act

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the final step in the intended budget process before the fiscal year begins?

The president signs the budget into law

Congress passes a dozen separate spending bills

The Senate approves the budget resolution

The House of Representatives votes on the budget

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a continuing resolution (CR) used for?

To permanently resolve budget disputes

To fund new government programs

To increase the federal budget

To keep the government funded temporarily at existing levels

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are two major reasons for the difficulty in passing spending bills on time?

Lack of public interest and media coverage

Complexity of the process and partisanship

International economic pressures and trade issues

Insufficient government resources and staff

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

During a government shutdown, which portion of the federal budget continues to operate?

The infrastructure budget

The defense budget

The mandatory portion

The discretionary portion