Under which administration did the U.S. Department of Education heavily increase its involvement in public education by tying federal funding to specific educational goals, measured by standardized tests?
a. George H.W. Bush
b. Bill Clinton
c. George W. Bush
d. Barack Obama
Q. 2Governor Jerry Brown's realignment plan
a. aligns the state's mental health programs with those of local governments.
b. aligns the state's fiscal budget dates with local government dates.
c. merges state prisons with county jails.
d. moves nonviolent prisoners to less expansive county jails.
Q. 3In most states, which of the following is directly responsible for administering the standards of public schools?
a. The PTA
b. Federal Department of Education
c. American Federation of Teachers
d. State and local school districts
Q. 4Which of the following collectively comprise the state's money offices?
a. treasurer and director of finance
b. director of finance, treasurer, and controller
c. director of finance and Board of Equalization
d. controller, treasurer, and Board of Equalization
Q. 5Which of the following is NOT true regarding public education in America?
a. Public education is viewed by many Americans as a fundamental right.
b. Public education inculcates and enriches students with civic responsibility.
c. The level of funding for public education is fairly even across the states.
d. Some states and communities have decisively placed more emphasis on delivering high-quality publiceducation in order to cultivate a creative class in their community.
Q. 6Which of the following officials becomes acting governor when the governor is out of state or disabled?
a. lieutenant governor
b. secretary of state
c. attorney general
d. chief justice
Q. 7When did the concept of free public education become a part of American society?
a. When the colonies were first established
b. During the American Revolution
c. After the adoption of the Bill of Rights
d. After the Civil War
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