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Direct benefit payments, national defense, discretionary spending, and fiscal policy
Federal taxes are used to fund public projects for the benefit of the people. They are used for infrastructure and to provide public programs such as programs for the poor or disabled.
federal grants not only supply funds,but, by stipulating how the grants are to be used, also influence the states in a number of ways. Grants supply funds for programs that states may not otherwise be able to afford. Grants also stimulate programs and goals that the federal government believes are nessary. Finally, grants set certain minimum standards in the states. for example, the federal government provides a minimum public welfare program.
Public transportation.
State and federal governments have different and overlapping responsibilities.
State and local governments are responsible for conducting public elections.