<p>The correct answer is <strong>(C) budgeted</strong>.</p><p>In this sentence, the government is allocating or setting aside a specific amount of money for coupons and vouchers. The verb that best fits this context is "budgeted," which means to allocate funds for a specific purpose.</p><p>The other options do not fit the context as well:</p><p>(A) "Strengthened" means to make something stronger or more secure. It does not fit the context of allocating money for coupons and vouchers.</p><p>(B) "Boosted" means to increase or improve something. While it is related to the idea of boosting consumption, it does not specifically refer to the act of allocating funds.</p><p>(D) "Extended" means to make something longer or to prolong. It does not fit the context of allocating money for coupons and vouchers.</p>