An increasing department of defense budget is an example of what kind of spending?

a. mandatory
b. entitlement
c. discretionary
d. uncontrollable

I think the correct answer from the choices listed above is option A. An increase in the Department of Defense budget is an example of mandatory spending. It refers to budget authority and ensuing outlays provided in laws other than appropriations acts, including annually appropriated entitlements.

Hello there.

An increasing Department of Defense budget is an example of what kind of spending?

A. mandatory