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#1. Who has the power of the purse?
In accordance with Article I, Section 7, the House must initiate revenue bills, thereby strengthening its authority over the purse.
#2. What triggers a government shutdown?
If Congress fails to pass funding through appropriations or a continuing resolution, nonessential parts of the federal government must cease operations.
#3. What does a budget resolution not do?
A budget resolution is a concurrent resolution and is not signed by the President. It binds Congress, not agencies.
#4. What is the main reason Congress uses budget reconciliation?
Reconciliation allows budget legislation to avoid a filibuster in the Senate, requiring only a simple majority.
#5. What are the three major components of the federal budget?
The federal budget includes discretionary spending, mandatory spending, and net interest on the national debt.
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