How do block grants differ from categorical grants?

What will be an ideal response?

Answer: An ideal response will:
1. Explain that categorical grants make specific provisions for how money allocated to the states will be spent, while block grants allocate money for general purposes and leave it to the states to decide how to spend it.
2. Explain that categorical grants give Congress greater control over the actions of the states.

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