What term describes the discussions and negotiations among states, as emphasized by the liberal perspective?

As discussed in Madison's Federalist No. 10, a(n) __________ is a group of individuals concerned more with their self-interest than with the rights of individuals outside the group or with the needs of society as a whole

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Categorical grants ______.

a. provide federal money to states with many strings attached b. give federal funds to states, but the states make the decisions about how to spend them c. attempt to persuade states to adopt certain federal policies without resorting to using money d. force states to implement certain federal policies without federal underwriting e. enable state governments to fund local public works projects quickly and efficiently