4.3 Flashcards
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Grants-in-aid
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Federal funds given to state and local governments for specific projects.
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Fiscal Federalism
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A system of spending, taxing, and providing grants in the federal system.
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Categorical Grants
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A federal grant that can only be used for a specific purpose, or category, of state and local spending; these grants usually require that the state contribute money in addition to the national money.
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Block Grants
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Federal grants given to state and local government a for broad purposes, such as welfare, community development, public health, or education.
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Federal Mandates
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Regulations that the national government imposes on state and local governments.
