Questions: 3.2.6 Quiz: Government Spending Question 10 of 10 Which program has a budget that Congress can change significantly each year? A. Medicaid B. Education C. Medicare D. Social Security SUBMIT Previous Search

The answer is B. Education

Medicaid is a mandatory spending program, meaning its funding is determined by eligibility rules and the number of people who qualify for the program. While Congress can make changes to the program, the budget is not typically subject to significant annual changes.

Education funding is part of discretionary spending, which means it is determined through the annual appropriations process. Congress has the ability to significantly change the budget for education each year, depending on policy priorities and available resources.

Medicare, like Medicaid, is a mandatory spending program. Its budget is largely determined by the number of eligible beneficiaries and the cost of providing services, making it less subject to significant annual changes by Congress.

Social Security is also a mandatory spending program, with its budget determined by eligibility and benefit formulas. Congress does not typically change the Social Security budget significantly each year.