President Reagan realized his policy objectives in all but the following:
a. Reduced the number of categorical grants from the level existing in 1981
b. Created additional block grants during his administration
c. Cut taxes
d. Reduced the size of the federal deficit he inherited
Answer: d
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a. republic b. monarchy c. oligarchy d. authoritarian regime
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