The federal budget process allows various groups to provide input while the budget is being developed. Public agencies and private groups both try to influence the budget. Input opportunities may differ between entity types. More opportunities are given to some groups likely due to their resources and ability to advocate for their priorities and concerns to be addressed in the budget.

1. It seems that regardless of their status as a public or private
agency, many entities are concerned with the budgetary process
at the federal level. Describe the federal budgetary process and
explain what checks and balances are in place and why they are
important.
Research and explain the following:
What are the opportunities different groups and entities have to
make their concerns known while the budget is being
developed?
What are the differences in the opportunities afforded to various
types of groups to provide that input?
Why do you think some groups are given more opportunities
and some fewer?
Support your explanation with an appropriate rationale,
citation(s), and reference(s).