Federal Legislation That Requires the States to Implement Policies but Does

question 39

Multiple Choice

Federal legislation that requires the states to implement policies but does not supply funding necessary for implementation is called a(n)

• A) funded mandate.
• B) unfunded mandate.
• C) cooperative mandate.
• D) federal mandate.

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Definitions:

Routine Problem

A common or regularly occurring problem that typically has a known and straightforward solution.

Certain Environment

A scenario in decision-making where all necessary information and future outcomes are known and predictable.

Negative Feedback

In organizational and system contexts, a mechanism where the output of a process is used to make adjustments, aiming to minimize deviations from desired outcomes.

Unstructured Problem

A type of problem that lacks clear definition or a straightforward solution path, often requiring creative approaches for resolution.