what does mandated mean?

[safa]

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #259 "US Government Questions Test (7)", question 6

A study or survey regarding citizens' thoughts and opinions about a certain subject is called an ......... poll.

(a) subject
(b) mandated
(c) opinion

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #259 "US Government Questions Test (7)", answer 6

A study or survey regarding citizens' thoughts and opinions about a certain subject is called an opinion poll.

Correct answer: (c) opinion
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what does mandated mean?
safa

[Alan]

Hi,

'Mandated' is used in the sense of describing something that is required by law or certain regulations. It is associated with the noun 'mandate' which is another word for power or authority. When a political party has won an election and has the largest number of members, it it generally considered that the party has the mandate to govern.

Alan
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