Discretionary spending refers to programs in the U. S. federal budget that: A. can only be funded in periods of economic recession.
B. are funded by states rather than the federal government.
C. must receive a certain level of funding by law.
D. have funding levels controlled by Congress.

(D)

Explanation:

the secretary of state, appointed by the president with the advice and consent of the senate, is the president's chief foreign affairs adviser. the secretary carries out the president's foreign policies through the state department and the foreign service of the united states.

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