Several media outlets report that a cabinet secretary has authorized the use of department funds for projects that are not part of the department’s legislative mandate.

The correct answer to this open question is the following.

Well. here we do not have a question. It is just a statement.

Although you forgot to include the question, we can comment on the following general terms.

If several media outlets reported that a cabinet secretary has authorized the use of department funds for projects that are not part of the department’s legislative mandate, then there is a controversial issue here because the cabinet secretary has a special budget previously authorized by the United States Congress and the President to be used for specific activities or specific situations.

If the Secretary has decided to use the funds for other activities, then it has to offer a clear explanation about the reason why he/she authorized it, and it has to offer proper arguments to support its decision.

otherwise, the issue would cause doubts and critics in mass media and public opinion.

answer; i believe the correct answer is norming;

probably 3 since archeologists and historians don’t understand there writing.