Which of the following is NOT an example of mandatory spending? A. Medicare B. military C. Social Security D. education Please select the best answer from the choices provided A B C D

The government expenses on various programs mandated by law is known as mandatory spending.

Such spending does not take place through appropriate legislation.  

Medicare and social security are the largest mandatory programs in the United States. The mandatory programs are established by  Congress and only it can reduce the budget of mandatory expenses.  

Around two-thirds of the government spending is mandatory spending.  

The other two types of federal spending are interest on debt and discretionary spending.

Military is discretionary spending while Medicare, social security, and education are mandatory spendings so B) Military is the correct answer.

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Explanation:

medicare military and education are all necessary, but social security is necessary, especially if the others aren't there  

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