Which is an example of an unfunded mandate?
a. Congress passes a law requiring all states to adopt a sex offender registry system.
b. The Environmental Protection Agency sends money to Louisiana to help with cleanup from the gulf oil spill.
c. The Nevada legislature passes a law requiring all public school teachers to spend 20 hours per week preparing students for the state achievement test.
d. The Supreme Court upholds a federal law requiring all citizens to wear a seatbelt while operating a motor vehicle.
Answer: a
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