what are the two ways the federal government gives money to the state legislature?
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The federal government gives each state BLOCK grants and CATEGORICAL grants. Block grants are the kind that are generally for whatever the state needs; states can creatively spend them to suit their individual needs. Categorical grants are given to states for specific programs that meet federal guidelines and usually require states to provide equal amounts of thier own state-generated funds for the projects. \n\nA great way to research most things is to look it up on www.wikipedia.org\n\nI am glad you asked this question because not many people who support federal tax cuts know about these. The reason people have seen state tax increases since the Bush administration's federal tax cuts is because states previously relied on federal funding for vital programs. Unless states increase taxes, they must cut out or trim down school funding, social services, environmental protection law enforcement, police departments, fire departments, etc... There is nothing wrong with that, unless you expect the government to provide these things (and to what extent).\n\nThe recent federal tax cuts have not reduced taxes in real terms as much as people assume. States have increased property taxes to make up for lost revenues. If you own a car or a house, you are paying more (or the same as pre-federal tax cutting overall). \n\nThis just leaves social standards and infrastructure management more up to states to decide. I am unsure if this is an improvement. We will find out in 20 years or so of the same policies perhaps! If you live in a state that badly manages their funds, at least this way you can choose to relocate to a state that manages their funds and provides a higher standard of living.\n\nGood luck!\n\n--Liz\nBA English with minor in Political Science\nMA Secondary Teaching\nNorthern Kentucky University
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Wannin is right, one way is to make donations to the political party in power. My friend gets one every year because she makes a donations.
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What does any state do with any of the fees it collects......spends it and more and then raises the fees.
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In some states, the state legislature has to vote to certify the elections.  In others, it is the Executive branch.
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The Governor has the highest executive power in the state. The Governor has many responsibilities. The Governor has important powers in lawmaking. When the legislature passes a bill, they send it to the governor. The Governor can then sign the bill to make it law or send it back to the legislature with objections (veto it). If the Governor does not sign the bill or send it back, it will become law. The legislature can pass bills the governor has vetoed, but 2/3 of the members must vote for the bill. If necessary, the Governor may also call a special session of the legislature so they can address a particularly significant issue.\n\nAnother important responsibility is to appoint people to positions that help efficiently run our state. The Governor appoints judges, cabinet members, many members of boards and commissions that oversee state institutions, and may appoint replacements for State Officers who are unable to complete a term
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Depends.  State court - usually goes to the state's general funds account, though some states have diversion accounts for funds.\n\nFederal government?  Right into the US Treasury.  Most courts see no %% of the money they collect.
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If you are in the U.S., get in touch with your local senators and representatives (state and federal) and government leaders. If you give them a really big campaign donation, that is even better.
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Yep.  Its a great way for the state to make money without raising taxes.  My state FINALLY figured that out a couple years ago.  Its great.
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the state government has to give in their proposals for grants.depending on many factors, the fed govt forwards grants to those states.if the state govt really needs development more funds are allowed..or if the state is of national importantce like the capital, more funds are forwarded...
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It comes from government funds but not directly from the same department.
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I assume you mean what DOES the government do with local and state taxes.  If not, then it seems the dose is never enough.  \n\nOn a local level, the taxes are used a number of things.  Here are examples:\n(1) Installing and maintaning sidewalks and streets\n(2) Construction for the schools\n(3) Attract businesses to locate in the area\n(4) Entitlement programs such as medicaid.\n(5) Offer job-assistance for the unemployed\n(6) Employ police officers, firefighters, medical workers\n(7) Grants are given to organizations who can do charity work more efficiently than forming a government agency.\n\nOn the state, it's about the same type of spending but on a grand scale.  Taxes are used to pay for the roads all over the state.  The salaries of teachers, educators, and state agencies come from state taxes.\n\nThe role of government is to protect the people and allow them to live a free and productive life.  The challenge occurs when more and more taxes are collected for entitlement programs.  Some believe that problems can be solved by spending more money.  Others will say that is not the best solution.\n\nIt is a good question - what does government do with the money.  On a local level, you can always go to the City or County Manager and ask to see a copy of the budget.  That will give you an idea of how the money is allocated and to be spent.
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their jurisdictions, and their source of budget money.
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comes from a grant . given by the gov.
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Department of Education!  The federal government has NO CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT to tell the states ANYTHING about education.  They get away with it by giving states money and saying "if you want our money, do it our way.  If you don't we'll take away our money."
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It's hard to say hypothetically, but often when a local government needs to build something, they use cash-on-hand as much as they can and borrow what they need to to make up the difference.  The cash usually comes from a budget surplus. So in your example, they might use $25 million from that year's budget surplus and borrow the other $75 million in the bind market.
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Those pens become valuable souvenirs.  They are given to the main supporters of the bill, or other people the official wants to favor.
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None. High school yearbooks are shouldered by the members of the class, not federal government.\n\nFederal grants generally support non-profit organizations, intermediary lending institutions, and state and local governments."\n\nMost of the federal grants are given to specific target groups with specific requirements (e.g. minority business owners involved in transportation related contracts emanating from DOT - Grant#20.905 Disadvantaged Business Enterprises Short Term Lending Program \n\nGrants are also often given to non profit groups or organizations involved in training or other similar activities (grant 59.043 Women's Business Ownership Assistance that are given to those who will create women's business center that will train women entrepreneurs