3.4 FRQ

Everything that can be run more effectively by state and local government we shall turn over to state and local government, along with the funding sources to pay for it. We are going to put an end to the money merry-go-round where our money becomes Washington’s money, to be spent by the states and cities exactly the way the federal bureaucrats tell them to. —Ronald Reagan, Presidential Nomination Acceptance Speech

Describe an action Congress could take to address the concerns of President Reagan in the scenario.

In the context of the scenario, explain why Congress might be reluctant to take the action described in part A.

 Explain why a state might be hesitant to accept money from the national government.