Answer:
option d ==> go into effect without passage of new legislation.
Step-by-step explanation:
In order to be able to answer this question correctly let us check out the meaning of some important terms in the question (that is the fiscal policy and automatic stabilizers);
(1). Fiscal policy: fiscal policy is the method used by governments in order to make the economy of a state or country stable by making sure they control the way the government go about the policies concerning taxation and how Governments are going to be spending which help in fighting recession.
(2). Automatic stabilizers: automatic stabilizers are stabilizers that are part of the budget and they are solely for decreasing the amount or rate of taxes especially during recession.
==> Automatic stabilizers in fiscal policy do not need new law or legislation to be passed or would there be a need for the congress to vote for it to take effect.