Agencies invariably pad their budget requests because

Agencies invariably pad their budget requests because








A) they want the almost inevitable budget cuts to be bearable.
B) Congress would view a lower request as a sign of weakness.
C) it is an accepted part of zero-based budgeting.
D) their constituencies expect more benefits.
E) cost overruns almost always put them over budget.









Answer: A


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