One Reason That Block Grants Have Proved Unsuccessful as a Means

question 78

Multiple Choice

One reason that block grants have proved unsuccessful as a means of distributing federal money to local governments is that they

• A) lack strong local political support.
• B) are too vulnerable to political lobbying.
• C) require annual congressional approval.
• D) encourage rivalry among states competing for federal money.
• E) rarely build consensus among leaders in Washington.

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Definitions:

Intramembranous

Pertaining to a type of bone development in which bones form directly within connective tissue without first being cartilage.

Diaphysis

The core segment of an elongated bone.

Epiphyseal Lines

The remnants of the epiphyseal plate in long bones, seen in adults, indicating the previous site of longitudinal growth during childhood and adolescence.

Articular Cartilage

The smooth, white tissue that covers the ends of bones where they come together to form joints.