One benefit of the federal system is the ability of the states to operate as __________ for new ideas.

What is a mandate?

a. An order from the federal government requiring the states to take a certain action. b. An order from the federal government prohibiting the states to take a certain action. c. An order from a state government prohibiting a federal action. d. An order requiring joint state and federal action.

For a case to be heard in the Supreme Court, a minimum of how many justices must vote to hear the case?

a. one b. four c. five d. six