Why are unfunded mandates so popular for Congress?
a. Unfunded mandates improve relationships between representatives and their constituencies.
b. Representatives can satisfy constituents without being obligated to find funding.
c. Most representatives have served at the state level and wish to return favors.
d. State agencies are more efficient and flexible than the federal bureaucracy.
e. State problems are best solved at the state level.
Answer: b. Representatives can satisfy constituents without being obligated to find funding.
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