Block grants are designed to

A) fund urban improvements on specific city blocks.
B) give the states considerable discretion in how money from the federal government is spent.
C) fund capital improvements in schools.
D) impose strict limits on how state governments can spend money from the federal government.

Block grants are designed to give states considerable discretion in how money from the federal government is spent. This allows each state to prioritize its specific needs and allocate resources accordingly. Unlike categorical grants, which are more restrictive in terms of how the funds can be used, block grants provide greater flexibility for states to address their individual circumstances.