Which of the Following Is an Example of Fiscal Federalism

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of fiscal federalism?

• A) The national government threatens to tax state governments to steer them toward accepting a desired federal policy.
• B) The national government issues federal funds to state governments to encourage states to meet certain policy requirements.
• C) The national government requires states to increase taxes to meet federal mandates.
• D) The national government lends money to the states on a temporary basis.
• E) The national government runs a deficit by spending more money than it takes in from taxpayers.

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Definitions:

Ingroup Favoritism

The tendency to favor members of one's own group over those in other groups in terms of trust, liking, and resource allocation.

Stereotyping

The act of assigning generalized attributes to an individual or group based on perceived membership in a certain category or social group.

Stigma By Association

The prejudice and discrimination that individuals experience as a result of being closely connected to a stigmatized person or group.

Prejudice Contagion

Prejudice contagion describes the process by which prejudiced beliefs and attitudes can spread within a social network or community, often subtly and without explicit communication.