Argumentative Essay: Federal Grants and Citizen Interests

Respond to all parts of the question. In your response, use substantive examples where appropriate.

The federal government can share revenue with state governments through grants. Some grants, such as categorical grants, place constraints on how the states are allowed to spend the money. Other types of grants, such as block grants, allow the states greater authority to determine how the money is spent.

Develop an argument that takes a position on which type of grant best serves the interests of citizens.

Use at least one piece of evidence from one of the following foundational documents:

• Brutus 1
• The Federalist 51
• The Tenth Amendment of the United States Constitution

In your essay, you must:

✓ Respond to the prompt with a defensible claim or thesis that establishes a line of reasoning.

✓ Support your claim with at least one piece of specific and relevant evidence from one of the foundational documents listed above.

Develop an argument that takes a position on which type of federal grant (categorical or block) best serves the interests of citizens. Use at least one piece of evidence from Brutus 1, The Federalist 51, or the Tenth Amendment of the United States Constitution to support your claim.