While the federal government has 13 appropriation bills, local governments separate their appropriations into two categories. what are these two categories? a. utilities and salaries b. salaries and expenses c. roads and maintenance d. discretionary and mandatory

The correct answer should be D. discretionary and mandatory.
The difference is that mandatory spending is something the government has to spend money on, such as Medicare, Social Security, etc. On the other hand, discretionary spending will not occur until the Government convenes and decides what to spend that money on.