“Our control over federal spending not only dictates economic policies but also reflects our commitment to the public good. By attaching conditions to appropriations, Congress exercises a moral and practical authority over how taxpayer dollars are spent. This process, while complex and sometimes contentious, reinforces the democratic ideal that government exists to serve its citizens. The financial checks we impose are essential to ensuring that public resources are managed with transparency and integrity.”
Representative Barbara Lee, “Fiscal Responsibility and Democracy”, 1998

Question: According to the speech, how does the conditional nature of budget appropriations enhance democratic accountability?