4 Budgeting in the United States

The following topics are covered in this chapter:

• Budget function classification
• Federal budget process and major institutions
• Federal budget laws
• Federal budget cycle
• Types of budget authority
• Main social insurance programs

There are several additional resources (i.e., YouTube video, slides, and an infographic):

• Budgeting in the United States: Video and Slides
• Federal Government Budget Infographic
• Budget Function Classification
• A Glossary of Terms Used in the Federal Budget Process