Question

what does the term "mandate" mean in terms of civil rights and liberties? A- a requirement B- a proposition C- a doctrine D- a responsibility

Answer 1

Requirement... Synonym of order or command...
Definition of mandate is
a command or authorization to act in a particular way on a public issue given by the electorate to its representative:
The president had a clear mandate to end the war.

Answer 2

I believe the answer is: A. requirement

A mandate is an official order from authorities that force a person to do something. This mandate usually backed by a strong legal requirements, so the people who failed to follow this mandate could face a legal punishment from the state where they lived in.