Many state governments argue that making federal funds dependent on state cooperation with national goals is “federal blackmail.” Discuss an example of this federal government practice and the reasons why the federal government resorts to using financial incentives (and disincentives) instead of simply passing laws requiring states to do what the federal government wants.

Discussion Topic:

Many state governments argue
that making federal funds dependent on state cooperation with national goals is
“federal blackmail.” Discuss an example of this federal
government practice and the reasons why the federal government resorts to using
financial incentives (and disincentives) instead of simply passing laws
requiring states to do what the federal government wants.

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