11. Richurd Nion angered Congress by abusing the presidential power of impoundment. This power allows a president to rehuse to A. sign spending bills. B. spend appropriated funds C. prepare a budget proposal. D. honor negotiated agreements 12 Which of these events happens first in the budget cycle? A. Congress adopts a budget resolution. 8. Federal bureaucrats prepare budget requests C. Legislators insert earmarks into appropriation bills. D. House and Senate budget committees hold hearings 13. On which date does the federal fiscal year begin? A. January 1 B. April 1 C. Aly 1 D. October 1