Asked by charlene cuison on Sep 24, 2024

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________ compels state governments to obey costly federal regulations but does not reimburse
Those costs.

A) A grant-in-aid
B) An unfunded mandate
C) A block grant
D) General revenue sharing

Unfunded Mandate

A regulation or policy imposed by a higher authority (such as the federal government) on lower government levels or the private sector, without providing corresponding funds for implementation.

Grant-in-Aid

Financial assistance given by one level of government to another, often from the federal government to state or local governments, for a specific purpose.

  • Discern the position and disapprovals associated with unfunded mandates in the federal-state governmental nexus.
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Sahil Rahman2 days ago
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
An unfunded mandate is a federal rule or regulation that requires state and local governments to comply without providing any funding to cover the costs of implementation. This puts a financial burden on state governments and can affect their ability to provide other essential services.