Which Type of Intergovernmental Tool Allows the National Government to Influence

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which type of intergovernmental tool allows the national government to influence the budget decisions of state and local governments by forcing them to spend their own money on a national priority?

• A) categorical grant
• B) block grant
• C) mandate
• D) preemption
• E) nullification

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Definitions:

Chunking

Using working memory to organize information into meaningful units to make it easier to remember.

Social Security

A government program designed to provide financial assistance to individuals during retirement, disability, or other qualifying circumstances.

Dual Coding

A theory in cognitive psychology suggesting that information can be remembered in both verbal and visual forms, enhancing memory and learning.

Maintenance Rehearsal

A cognitive process that involves repeatedly verbalizing or thinking about a piece of information to keep it in short-term memory longer.