The type of federalism that occurs when the national government actually threatens to withhold grant money unless state and local governments conform to national standards on issues like civil rights and environmental protection is known as __________ federalism.

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Regulated federalism refers to the type of federalism in which the national government uses regulations, mandates, and conditions to encourage or coerce states to implement national policies or goals. This can include threatening to withhold grant money unless states comply with national standards on certain issues. Therefore, option B is the best choice.

The Type of Federalism That Occurs When the National Government