The correct response is discretionary spending. Discretionary spending refers to the portion of the budget that is decided by Congress through the annual appropriations process, which includes funding for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and defense programs.
Spending of Taxes Quick Check
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Question
What type of spending funds the Federal Bureau of Investigations and defense programs?(1 point)
Responses
interest on the national debt
interest on the national debt
mandatory spending
mandatory spending
required spending
required spending
discretionary spending
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