federal grants to state or local governments that are for specific programs are call?

i have block grants as an answer. someone please check for me

nope, block grants are not for specific programs.

What is an "earmark grant"?

It is categorical grants

the individual mandate provision of the affordable healthcare act ( health care reform law) raised issues related to this clause of the constitution ( in fact it was held that it fell outside the powers of congress under this clause.

My answer was Commerce Clause if I am not mistaken

To verify your answer, you can follow these steps:

1. Open a web browser and go to a search engine like Google.
2. Type in the search query, "What are federal grants to state or local governments called for specific programs?"
3. Look for reliable sources such as government websites, reputable news sites, or educational institutions.
4. Click on the relevant sources that provide information about federal grants to state or local governments for specific programs.
5. Read the information from these sources to confirm the correct term for these grants.

Based on my knowledge, you are correct. These grants are typically referred to as "block grants." However, it is always recommended to double-check the information to ensure its accuracy.