PAD 505 WEEK 2 DISCUSSIONS (MORE THAN ONE ANSWER POSTED)

PAD 505 WEEK 2 DISCUSSIONS (MORE THAN ONE ANSWER POSTED)

Week 2 Discussion 1

"Organizing Budget Data and Chart of Accounts" Please respond to the following:

    From the first e-Activity, discuss three (3) major government programs that impact federal spending and whether any of the programs can be realistically cut. Justify your response with examples.



Week 2 Discussion 2

"Budgeting 101" Please respond to the following:

    From the second e-Activity, discuss three (3) challenges in the budget process. Justify your response with examples.
    From the third e-Activity, identify and explain your choices for reductions and increases. Discuss at least two (2) lessons you learned about the challenge of balancing the federal budget.