Which of the following statements about block grants is true?
A. Block grants are for specific purposes that are tightly monitored to ensure that the money is spent exactly as directed.
B. Block grants are offered by national government to support states for specific activities, such as scientific research and homeland security.
C. By definition, the blocks of funding are provided with numerous requirements attached.
D. States have no flexibility in deciding how to spend block grant dollars.
E. Block grants are limited to specific amounts set by the national government.
E
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a. economic equality. b. the police power. c. laissez-faire capitalism. d. the general welfare.
The framers of the Texas constitution envisioned that the governor would__________.
A. be involved in the day-to-day operations of the office B. not be involved in the day-to-day operations of the office C. grow the power of the office over time D. work closely with legislative leaders
The geopolitical advantages enjoyed by the United States in its formative years allowed it to embrace a strategy of ______________, which featured national self-reliance and avoidance of binding commitments to other countries.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Economic development, life expectancy, and education are taken into account in which measure of development?
A. Gini Index of Inequality B. Human Development Index C. Purchasing Power Parity D. Poverty Headcount Ratio