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Which of the following is NOT one of the basic functions of the courts?
 
  a. Settle disputes between parties.
   b. Interpret laws and policies.
  c. Determine the constitutionality of governmental actions.
  d. Determine the legality of state supreme court actions.

Question 2...

There are approximately how many local school districts in the United States?
 
  a. 5,000.
 
  b. 10,000.
  c. 15,000.
   d. 20,000.

Question 3...

Head Start is administered by the
 
  a. U.S. Office of Education.
  b. U.S. Office of Economics and Welfare.
   c. U.S. Office of Health and Human Services.
  d. 50 state departments of education.

Question 4...

Most education cases that come to federal courts involve alleged violations of state statutes.
 
  Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

Question 5...

The majority of state constitutions
 
  a. Prohibit the use of public funds to support religious schools.
  b. Give unlimited power to the state legislature to establish a thorough and efficient system of education.
  c. Are silent on the issue of religious instruction in the public schools.
   d. All of the above.

{Ans. #1}

ANS: D

{Ans. #2}

ANS: C

{Ans. #3}

ANS: C

{Ans. #4}

ANS: FALSE

{Ans. #5}

ANS: A