Problem
The budget process in the US can be marked by a divided Congress and a divided government in a two-party system.
There are five key steps in the federal budget process:
1. The President submits a budget request to Congress
2. The House and Senate pass budget resolutions
3. House and Senate Appropriations subcommittees "markup" appropriations bills
4. The House and Senate vote on appropriations bills and reconcile differences
5. The President signs each appropriations bill and the budget becomes law
What are the potential nodes for inaction in the budget process? How might these potential roadblocks impact spending priorities?
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.