Question

How does a mandate increase centralization?
(1 point)
Responses

It suggests that states match federal funds for grants.
It suggests that states match federal funds for grants.

It requires states to make changes, sometimes without federal funds.
It requires states to make changes, sometimes without federal funds.

It raises enough revenue for common state and federal goals.
It raises enough revenue for common state and federal goals.

It allows cooperation between federal and state agencies.
It allows cooperation between federal and state agencies.

Answer 1

It requires states to make changes, sometimes without federal funds.

Explanation: Federal mandates direct state/local governments to follow federal rules or standards (often unfunded), shifting policy control to the national level and increasing centralization.