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Mandatory spending refers to programs in the U.S. federal budget that:

A. are funded by states rather than the federal government.
B. can only be funded in periods of economic recession.
C. must receive a certain level of funding by law.
D. have funding levels controlled by Congress.



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Final answer:

Mandatory spending encompasses automatic programs funded by law, such as Social Security and Medicare.


Explanation:

Mandatory spending refers to programs that are essentially automatic and must receive a certain level of funding by law, based on eligibility requirements and benefit formulas set by Congress. Examples include Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid. Mandatory spending accounts for more than half of total federal outlays.


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