A federal program that gives a state government federal funds to address a specific need but gives the state wide latitude in deciding how the funds will be spent is known as a(n)

a. unfunded mandate.
b. block grant.
c. formula grant.
d. categorical grant.
e. program grant


Answer: b. block grant.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A) The Green Party B) The Socialist Party C) The Federalist Party D) The Democratic Party E) The Republican Party

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By voiding the Mexican Constitution of 1824 and creating a unitary system of government in 1835, General Santa Anna _________.

A. repealed the principle of federalism in Mexico B. outlawed the importation of slaves into Texas C. gave the Mexican states and provinces considerable autonomy in their areas of responsibilities D. improved relations between the national government of Mexico and its states

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