The court case Tinker v. Des Moines Independent School District (1969) was an example of federal intervention in education based on which of the following?
a. A state refusing to apply for a federally-funded grant
b. A state accepting a federal grant under the General Welfare clause
c. A state provision that violates the Interstate Commerce Clause
d. Actions the violate the U.S. Constitution
[Ques. 2] Which is not a means by which the federal government enters into the states purview of education?
a. Should a state refuse to apply for a federally-funded grant
b. Should a state accept a federal grant under the General Welfare clause
c. When a state violates the Interstate Commerce Clause
d. When actions the violate the U.S. Constitution
[Ques. 3] What gives the federal government the authority to use tax dollars to fund education when that function is a responsibility of the state?
a. Section 8, Article 1 of the U.S. Constitution
b. The Massachusetts Law of 1647
c. The Nationalization of Education Act of 1824
d. Each state constitution has wording to accept federal funds
e. The 10th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution
[Ques. 4] Only one state does not delegate authority to the local school boards to administer education. Which state is that?
a. Alaska
b. Hawaii
c. Georgia
d. Montana
e. Texas
[Ques. 5] States have plenary power over education. What is the best definition of plenary?
a. It comes from Old English meaning plainly; in other words it is plain to see.
b. It means administrative control over various aspects.
c. It means plenty of.
d. It means all must attend, as in a session.
[Ques. 6] Why is education a state function?
a. Because that is the way it has always been
b. Due to the 14th Amendment
c. Due to the 13th Amendment
d. Due to the 10th Amendment
e. Due to the States Rights Initiative just before the Civil War
[Ques. 7] Currently, the federal government funds approximately 1 trillion in elementary and secondary education
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
[Ques. 8] In 1986 The Handicapped Childrens Protection Act allowed parents of students with disabilities to collect attorney fees brought under the Education of the Handicapped Act.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
[Ques. 9] The Corporation for Public Broadcasting sponsored shows like Sesame Street, the Electric Company, and Mr. Smith Goes to Washington.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
[Ques. 10] NCLB was another name for the reauthorization of ESEA
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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