4.3.1 DEFINITION OF GOVERNMENT BUDGET Government budget meaning: A government budget is a document that presents a governing body's anticipated revenues and proposed spending for a fiscal year. Government budgets often require legislative approval and are subject to political pressure from interest groups that compete for resources. BOARD EXAM QUESTIONS: What is meant by a government’s budget? [O/N/09-P2-Q5C] Mark Scheme: Explanation of a budget – income, expenditure for year – for government activities, enterprises, public sector subsidies. [The above is the actual board exam markscheme] 1