After the re-election of President Barack Obama, describe the legislative process for budget review and adoption. What are the current major factors that both constrain and influence a legislative body’s deliberations? How do agencies attempt to influence the legislature on behalf of their programs? What is the role of the legislature after it adopts the budget and sends it to the chief executive for execution?

• Approximately three (3) pages in length and not exceed five (pages)
• 1 or 2 outside sources