Minnesota Budget Process Overview

The video explains Minnesota's budget process, likening it to baking a cake. The budget, approximately $50 billion, is set every two years by the governor and legislators, who rely on economic forecasts to determine available funds. The budget comprises various components, with education and health services being significant parts. The governor proposes a budget first, followed by the legislature's versions, which are reconciled in a conference committee. The governor can veto the budget, prompting adjustments. The process must conclude by June 30th of odd-numbered years to avoid a government shutdown.

What is the approximate cost of Minnesota's budget, as described in the video?

• Seventy billion dollars

• Fifty billion dollars

• One hundred billion dollars

• Twenty billion dollars

How often must Minnesota set a new general fund budget?

• Every year

• Every two years

• Every four years

• Every three years

What factors influence the amount of money available for Minnesota's budget?

• The number of residents

• The federal government's budget

• The state's economic performance

• The previous year's budget

Which part of the budget is the largest in Minnesota?

• Parks and trails

• Public safety

• Health and Human Services

• State schools and education programs

When does the governor typically present their budget proposal?

• In May or June

• In July or August

• In January or February

• In March or April

What is the role of the conference committee in the budget process?

• To approve the governor's budget

• To reconcile differences between the House and Senate budgets

• To set the budget deadline

• To veto the budget

What power does the governor have over the budget once it is sent to them?

• They can only approve it

• They have no power over it

• They can only reject it

• They can approve, reject, or modify it

What happens if the budget is not approved by the end of the session in May?

• The previous budget is extended

• The budget is discarded

• The governor can call a special session

• The budget is automatically approved

By when must a new budget be approved to avoid a government shutdown?

• By June 30th of every even-numbered year

• By December 31st of every year

• By January 1st of every year

• By June 30th of every odd-numbered year

How many times has Minnesota experienced a government shutdown due to budget issues?

• Four times

• Three times

• Twice

• Once