Part 1 - Explain how budget formats channel thought. Explain how formats can direct thought to and highlight general policy matters, budget balancing issues, and improvement of the quality of government management.
Part 2 - Read the "Cooperative Federalism and the Homeland Security Grant Program" section in your textbook. Does this process seem fair to you? How do you think elected officials at all levels of government would react if the grants were distributed based on risk alone?