The Maryland General Assembly approves a new, expensive program to fight the opioid crisis, but now it must decide where to cut funding for other
programs. What is the most likely cause of this scenario?
A. The government of Maryland is required to create a balanced
budget
B. The number of funded programs in Maryland must remain
consistent.
C. Other programs may hurt the government's fight against the opioid
crisis.
D. Money spent on one program must come directly from another
program.