President Reagan Favored Block Grants Over Categorical Grants Because

question 83

Multiple Choice

President Reagan favored block grants over categorical grants because:

• A) block grants give states more power, which is beneficial because state and local politicians are closer to the people
• B) block grants allow for more federal control
• C) he saw categorical grants as something that allows states to waste federal money
• D) he believed it would help control state governments' deficit spending
• E) he knew this position would be popular with congressional Democrats, allowing him to work effectively across party lines

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