Define unfunded mandates. Why are unfunded mandates problematic?

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An ideal response will:
1. Define unfunded mandates.
2. Note that Congress often imposes significant obligations on the states without providing any money enabling the states to comply.
3. Discuss the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act and describe the ways in which it attempted to eliminate the prevalence of unfunded mandates. However, even after the act, Congress has passed additional unfunded mandates.

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