When a certain type of spending is required by law then it is known as Mandatory spending.
What is mandatory spending?
This is a part of the U.S. government federal budget. The things to be spent on are required by law to be spent on so if these things are ignored, it would be illegal.
Examples of mandatory spending in the U.S. include social security and Medicare.
In conclusion, option C is correct.
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