Question

contrast the differences between block grants and categorical grants by matching each characteristic to its correct term.

block grants
categorical grants

offer more power to the federal government
offer more flexibility
federal funds to states for a specific purpose
offer more power to states
federal funds to states for a general policy purpose

Explanation:

Define block grants

Block grants are federal funds given to state or local governments with broad guidelines, allowing significant discretion in how the money is spent.

• Characteristics: offer more flexibility, offer more power to states, federal funds to states for a general policy purpose.

Define categorical grants

Categorical grants are federal funds distributed to state or local governments for highly specific purposes, accompanied by strict federal regulations and conditions.

• Characteristics: offer more power to the federal government, federal funds to states for a specific purpose.

Answer:

• Block grants:
• offer more flexibility
• offer more power to states
• federal funds to states for a general policy purpose

• Categorical grants:
• offer more power to the federal government
• federal funds to states for a specific purpose