Why does the executive branch at each level of government begin the budget-making process?

Question

(1 point)
a because the executive branch has the power to fund government spending
b because the executive branch enforces the law and knows how much money is necessary to execute the law
c because the executive branch is the only branch responsible for making and passing the budget
d because the executive branch has access to information that other branches lack

Answer 1

d because the executive branch has access to information that other branches lack