Which of the Following Most Accurately Describes the Consequences of Federal

Which of the following most accurately describes the consequences of federal programs for states during the first Bush administration?

A) Increased federal grant programs made state and local governments more dependent than ever on federal funding
B) Increased state aid to the federal government forced states to cut their budgets and raise taxes
C) Unfunded mandates and cuts in federal grants forced states to cut their budgets and raise taxes
D) Congressional action reduced unfunded mandates and left state and local governments freer to manage their own budgets