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

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.

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.