Despite public opinion, fraud and corruption in public assistance programs is no more or less of a problem than is found in most other government programs or private business

Which of the following is the single most important source of federal influence over state and local activity?

a. devolution b. gas mileage requirements c. grant-in-aid programs d. minimum wage legislation

Which of the following governmental programs would fall under "welfare state" spending?

A. expenditure related to law enforcement B. interest payments toward national debt C. expenditure related to federal prisons D. expenditure related to social security E. defense related expenditure