The form of federal assistance called ________ provides money to state governments with no strings attached.

Which of the following statements is an expression of retrospective voting?

a) Ms. Jones voted to reelect the mayor because she thought the mayor had done a good job in office. b) Mr. Reyes voted for the mayor because he agreed with the mayor's plan for increasing police protection. c) Mr. Meyer decided not to vote because he didn't like either candidate for mayor. d) Ms. Aimes voted against the mayor because she preferred the ideas of the mayor's opponent. e) Mr. Jackson voted against the mayor because he voted for the other party for President.

On average, which area of spending represents the largest part in a state's capital budgets?

a. Ports and harbors b. Transportation infrastructure c. Retirement homes d. New and renovated schools