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An "unfunded mandate" is a requirement from a higher level of government that some lower level of government must enforce and pay for. It's easy for the Federal government to demand that the STATES pay for something, or for the State to require the LOCAL government to do something; the agency that makes the demand doesn't have to care about the cost, or whether or not it is effective, or even if it works at all.
Each department of the federal government currently has their own mandates in place. There is no way of knowing the exact number of federal mandates that currently exist. Each federal mandate is followed with state laws
I definitely do not think federal mandates mean to run counter to the public policies that the states incubate, but they must at times. The federal government must deliver mandates in order to meet the minimum standards of our goal. If the federal government were not to enforce these mandates the states would have a chance to do whatever they wanted and there would be some pretty severe downfalls from this. The government only wants to ensure our safety, education, sound government. I used an example about education in one of my writings. The federal government must ensure that our children in every state is equally educated by equally educated instructors and/or teachers. This is so important to the future of our nation. There will always be some states that will complain or try to buck the system but that is why there is a minimum standard.
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The Mandate system had the benevolent intention of preparing the "natives" of various regions for self government. In practice, the granting of mandates often represented nothing more than the granting of spoils to the different victorious allied governments.
Congress can impose federal mandates, which require the state government to comply with its orders
Some disadvantages of mandates include potential resistance or backlash from those who disagree with the mandate, possible infringement on individual freedoms or rights, and challenges with enforcement and compliance. Additionally, mandates may not always be effective in achieving their intended outcomes.
An "unfunded mandate" is a requirement from a higher level of government that some lower level of government must enforce and pay for. It's easy for the Federal government to demand that the STATES pay for something, or for the State to require the LOCAL government to do something; the agency that makes the demand doesn't have to care about the cost, or whether or not it is effective, or even if it works at all.
Each department of the federal government currently has their own mandates in place. There is no way of knowing the exact number of federal mandates that currently exist. Each federal mandate is followed with state laws
Public Law 105-264
Public Law 105-264
with a mandate the federal government tells a state government what it must do if it wants grant money.
Public Law 105-264
Public Law 105-264
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Mandates the use of a government sponsored travel card for costs associated with official government travel
Corporate Average Fuel Economy (cafe) has to do with fuel economy numbers for a car maker. The US government mandates certain economy ratings.Corporate Average Fuel Economy (cafe) has to do with fuel economy numbers for a car maker. The US government mandates certain economy ratings.