A mandate is an order or directive given by a higher authority to a lower authority. In the context of government, a mandate often refers to an order from the federal government requiring the states to take a certain action, such as implementing a specific policy or program.

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What Is a Mandate

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What is a mandate?

A) An order from the federal government requiring the states to take a certain action.
B) An order from a state government requiring a federal action.
C) An order from the federal government prohibiting the states to take a certain action.
D) An order from a state government prohibiting a federal action.
E) An order requiring joint state and federal action.

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