Question

When a locality is required by federal law to do something, regardless of whether it receives federal funding for that purpose, this duty is called

a. condition of aid

b. mandate

c. string-attached mandate

d. court decision

Answer 1

Answer:

B) mandate

Explanation:

A mandate refers to the legal obligation or order to do something. For example, a court can issue a mandate to close an appeal, or like in this case, a federal law can require a local government to perform some tasks even if the federal doesn't pay for it.

An example of a federal mandate that doesn't include financing is the Americans with Disabilities Act that requires certain specific changes to local infrastructure.