Section 4
The Budgeting Function of Congress
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The Budgeting Process
Each year, the President of the United States submits his budget request to Congress.
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Preparing the Budget
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) performs key tasks in preparing the presidential budget request that is submitted to Congress.
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The Election Year Budget
Budget proposals during election years are usually politicized to gain votes and increase constituency support.
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Budget Resolutions
The budget resolution serves as a blueprint for the actual appropriations process and provides Congress with some control over the process.
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Authorization and Appropriation
Authorizations and appropriations functions are separate in principle, but this separation is often imperfect in reality.