This document discusses two types of federalism in the United States: dual federalism and cooperative federalism. It also outlines two types of federal grants: block grants that give money to states for broad purposes and let local governments decide spending, increasing state power, and categorical grants for specific purposes with less state freedom and increasing federal control.

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Spring 2019

6. DUAL FEDERALISM COOPERATIVE FEDERALISM

7. BLOCK GRANTS
 Money given for broad
purposes
 Local areas decide how to
spend money
 Increases size and scope of
state governments
CATEGORICAL GRANTS
 Money given for specific
purposes or categories
 Less freedom and
autonomy for states
 Increases size and scope of
federal government