Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Definition
The appropriations process is the procedure through which legislatures allocate funds to government agencies and programs. It involves reviewing, modifying, and approving budget proposals to ensure governmental operations are funded.
Budget Resolution: A legislative measure that sets the basic framework for the budget by outlining overall spending limits rather than specific allocations.
Fiscal Policy: Government policies concerning taxation and spending that influence economic conditions.
Omnibus Bill: A single document that is accepted in a single vote by a legislature but packages together several measures into one or combines diverse subjects