Asked by Norma Ocampo on Jul 15, 2024
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Which of the following could be called an unfunded mandate imposed by the federal government to be carried out by state and local governments,without enough funds to cover the cost of the program?
A) The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001.
B) The requirement that states and localities hire new police officers by the Department of Homeland Security.
C) The requirement that states carry out election reform,as a result of voting irregularities in the 2000 election.
D) All the choices.
Unfunded Mandate
A statute or regulation that requires a state or local government to perform certain actions, with no money provided for fulfilling the requirements.
No Child Left Behind
A U.S. Act of 2001 aimed at closing the achievement gap with accountability, flexibility, and choice, so that no child is left behind in education.
Department of Homeland Security
A federal department in the United States established to ensure the safety and security of the country from terrorist attacks, man-made accidents, and natural disasters.
- Articulate the nature of unfunded mandates and delineate their effects on the governance at the state and local levels.
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Salty ParrottJul 21, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
All of the choices could be considered unfunded mandates imposed by the federal government on state and local governments. In each case, the federal government is requiring action to be taken, but not providing enough funding to cover the full cost of the program.
Learning Objectives
- Articulate the nature of unfunded mandates and delineate their effects on the governance at the state and local levels.