The Omnibus Reconciliation Acts of 1981 Changed the Intergovernmental Assistance

question 2

Multiple Choice

The Omnibus Reconciliation Acts of 1981 changed the intergovernmental assistance system by:

• A) repealing federal revenue sharing.
• B) consolidating several categorical programs into block grants.
• C) expanding the scope of categorical grant systems.
• D) instituting the first federal block grants.

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Definitions:

Private Nuisance

An unlawful interference with the use or enjoyment of a property, usually by causing harm or obstruction.

Tort

A civil wrong that causes someone else to suffer loss or harm, resulting in legal liability for the person who commits the tortious act.

Vicarious Liability

A legal principle that holds one party liable for the actions of another, based on the relationship between the two parties.

Occupiers' Liability Act

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