This group specifically works with the president to prepare the federal budget.
a. the council of economic advisors
c. the congressional budget office
b. the office of management and budget
d. the office of national drug control policy

The Office of Management and Budget is the group that specifically works with the President to prepare the federal budget. The correct option among all the options given in the question is option "b". This is also the group that has the responsibility of overseeing the implementation of the budget among the executive branch agencies. It is a very important group.

Ithink the answer is d. the lower appellate and trial courts in the state.