Why Have Many Texas State Agencies and Communities Resisted Accepting

question 8

Multiple Choice

Why have many Texas state agencies and communities resisted accepting federal funding?

• A) They are wary of the "strings" attached to federal grant programs.
• B) Many communities place local pride over immediate need.
• C) The accepting of money entails the acceptance of federal superiority, which few are willing to do.
• D) The political culture in Texas is based on total independence from the federal government.
• E) These agencies and communities wish to assert their belief and dedication to states' rights.

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