Podcast
Questions and Answers
What is an enabling act?
What is an enabling act?
A congressional act directing the people of a United States territory to frame a proposed State constitution as a step towards admission to the Union.
What does the Act of admission do?
What does the Act of admission do?
A congressional act admitting a new State to the Union.
What is a grants-in-aid program?
What is a grants-in-aid program?
Grants of federal money or other resources to States, cities, counties, and other local units.
What is revenue sharing?
What is revenue sharing?
What is a categorical grant?
What is a categorical grant?
What defines a block grant?
What defines a block grant?
What is a project grant?
What is a project grant?
Flashcards are hidden until you start studying
Study Notes
Government Terminology
-
Enabling Act
Directs the residents of a U.S. territory to develop a proposed State constitution, a prerequisite for qualifying for admission to the Union. -
Act of Admission
A formal congressional measure that establishes the membership of a new State in the Union. -
Grants-in-Aid Program
Federal financial support offered to various governmental levels (States, cities, counties) for specific services or projects. -
Revenue Sharing
A type of federal monetary assistance where Congress allocates a portion of federal tax revenue to local governments, with minimal restrictions on usage. -
Categorical Grant
A specific federal grant offered for a narrowly defined purpose, guiding how funds must be used. -
Block Grant
A federal grant designed for a broad area of public policy, providing more flexibility in how funds can be spent. -
Project Grant
Federal grants provided for targeted projects, which must be applied for by States, localities, or private entities.
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
