When the national government requires states or localities to undertake a specific activity or provide a particular service but does not pay for it, this is referred to as

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An unfunded federal mandate is when the national government requires states or localities to undertake a specific activity or provide a particular service without providing funds to cover the costs. This can place a burden on state and local budgets and is a controversial issue in federalism. The other options refer to different types of federal funding for state and local governments.

When the National Government Requires States or Localities to Undertake