In practice, who usually initiates policies for a local school board?
A. the superintendent
B. concerned citizens
C. more experienced members of the board
D. the local mayor or county commissioners
Question -2-In the majority of cases, independent school districts are governed by the:
A. city council.
B. county commission.
C. board of education.
D. U.S. Department of Education.
Question -3-The Nation At Risk report by the National Commission on Educational Excellence in 1983:
A. received little attention in the media or in most parts of the country.
B. helped to increase the visibility of education as a policy issue.
C. led to major increases in federal funding for education.
D. led to major decreases in state funding for education because of disappointing results.
Question -4-Liberals are more likely than conservatives are to believe that there are structural causes of poverty.
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Question -5-Local governments play no role in the administration of social welfare programs.
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.