Federal aid to state and local governments that is earmarked for specific purposes such as pollution control, schools, or hospitals is which of the following types of grants?

A) categorical
B) block
C) general purpose
D) general revenue sharing
E) charity


A

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California is an equal-opportunity taxation state, meaning that the percentage of taxes paid is virtually the same across socioeconomic classes.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Political culture __________

a. is a widely held view about common historical and social experiences b. helps explain why Texans are so supportive of government efforts to provide a broad range of services c. includes attitudes about the proper relationship of the government to its citizens and who should govern d. is a system for structuring conflict and creating a process for the expression of competing interests

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Which statement explains why unions seem powerful to the American public?

a. American unions are much larger than most corporations. b. Strikes at large, unionized companies attract a lot of media attention. c. Schoolteachers, police, and other civil servants are beloved by the public. d. Americans are nostalgic for an era in which union membership was larger.

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Traditional biofuels, such as wood, ______.

a. are environmentally friendly b. are seldom used for heating homes c. are highly efficient d. create hazardous gases

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