All of the Following Statements Regarding Federal Mandates Are True

question 59

Multiple Choice

All of the following statements regarding federal mandates are true EXCEPT

• A) requirements in federal legislation have been passed that force states to comply with certain rules.
• B) the Federal Government has mandated that states take action with respect to voter registration.
• C) federal mandates always are accompanied by federal funding.
• D) an Act of Congress requires the Congressional Budget Office to identify mandates that cost more than $50 million to implement.
• E) states may not ignore federal mandates.

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