Question

Why does the executive branch at each level of government begin the budget-making process?(1 point)
Responses

because the executive branch enforces the law and knows how much money is necessary to execute the law
because the executive branch enforces the law and knows how much money is necessary to execute the law

because the executive branch has the power to fund government spending
because the executive branch has the power to fund government spending

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

because the executive branch is the only branch responsible for making and passing the budget

Answer 1

because the executive branch enforces the law and knows how much money is necessary to execute the law

Explanation: Executive agencies run programs and have the information on costs and needs, so they prepare the initial budget proposal for the legislature to review and approve.