Compared to categorical grants, block grants can do which of the following?
a. Require state or local governments to match funds.
b. Leave little discretion to recipient governments.
c. Leave substantial discretion to state or local governments.
d. Rely exclusively on strict formulas to allocate aid.
e. Expand federal control over states.
Ans: c. Leave substantial discretion to state or local governments.
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