“The Complex Interplay of Fiscal Interdependence: Exploring the Budget Cycles and Processes of Government Levels in the United States”

Assignment: 
Describe the fiscal interdependence of the various levels of government in the United States. How do the budget cycles and budget processes of each effect the others? How does this complicate the budget deliberations at the various levels? 
Required Textbook:  Lee, Robert D., Johnson, Ronald W., and Philip G. Joyce.  Public Budgeting Systems. 10th Edition. ISBN: 9781284198980. 
—  Read Lee, Johnson, and Joyce’s Public Budgeting System’s, Chapter 4 –The Budget Cycle. 
— Watch Video to reference into this week’s assignment as well – https://youtu.be/nrfCJS-xEOc?si=9QBfM-sxP1q5rdkI
 Your Initial Discussion Posts must be at least 450 words and must use at least one source outside of your textbook.  And make sure that you cite your work and provide a list of references.  Your textbook is considered a reference.  Be sure to reference your text, the weekly videos, and at least one external source on your topic.