Congress is not authorized to reduce the cost of entitlement programs by _____.

Question

reducing the amount of benefits

changing eligibility requirements for benefit recipients

controlling the number of people who are eligible for benefits

introducing new laws that change benefits

Answer 1

Congress is not authorized to reduce the cost of entitlement programs by controlling the number of people who are eligible for benefits.

Entitlement programs are generally based on certain criteria established by law, and while Congress can change eligibility requirements, they cannot arbitrarily control or restrict the number of people eligible without going through the necessary legislative processes.