____________ refers to an informal system in which a powerful patron offers resources in return for the support of lower-status and less-powerful clients

There are two major types of federal grants-in-aid for states and localities:

categorical grants and block grants. Define each type and show how they are used. What will be an ideal response?

The minority whip

a. assists the majority leader in party-line votes. b. becomes the Speaker automatically if the Speaker resigns. c. is used to punish members who do not vote with the rest of their party. d. represents African Americans, Hispanic Americans, and Asian Americans in each chamber of Congress. e. keeps a close head count on key votes and attempts to keep party members in lin