Which of the Following Is an Accurate Characterization of the Making

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an accurate characterization of the making of current education policy in the United States?

• A)A robust competition among the states and school districts,with little federal intervention
• B)A system with heavy federal government involvement
• C)A structured system with the Department of Education overseeing education policies that are passed by state legislatures
• D)A system with communities solely responsible for financing the public education of schoolchildren

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Definitions:

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