Judges have ordered Massachusetts to change the way it hires firefighters, even though the state does not receive aid from the federal government for fire fighting. Such an order is referred to as a:

a. condition of aid. b. quid pro quo order. c. mandate. d. pro bono requirement. e. per curiam order

c. mandate        

Explanation:

Judges have ordered Massachusetts to change the way it hires firefighters, even though the state does not receive aid from the federal government for fire fighting. Such an order is referred to as a mandate. A mandate is an authoritative command, a formal order, or precept, written or oral given by a court of competent jurisdiction to make something or process mandatory.

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