The number of civilian federal government employees has decreased since the late 1980s

Beginning with the 2004 election, presidential and congressional candidates have relied heavily on the following to raise campaign funds and mobilize supporters:

a. the internet b. political parties. c. the federal election campaign commission d. political bosses e. national campaign organizations

Which of the following is an example of general purpose grants?

A) federal aid to state and local governments that is earmarked for specific purposes such as pollution control, schools, or hospitals B) federal aid to state and local governments that is for general use in a broad area such as community development C) federal aid to state and local governments that may be used by states and localities mostly as they wish D) grants-in-aid E) none of the above