School Boards Are the Formal Source of Power and Authority

question 14

Multiple Choice

School boards are the formal source of power and authority in school districts.Typically, school boards consist of

• A)five to seven members elected in nonpartisan, at-large elections.
• B)three parents and three appointed schoolteachers or administrators from the local schools.
• C)nine to twelve members.
• D)nine to twelve members elected in partisan, at-large elections.

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Definitions:

Hammer, Anvil, Stirrup

The three smallest bones in the human body, located in the middle ear, that play a key role in transmitting sound vibrations to the inner ear.

Cochlea

A spiral-shaped cavity in the inner ear that plays a key role in hearing by converting sound vibrations into nerve impulses.

Fluid-Filled Tube

A tube that contains fluid, often found in biological systems and mechanical devices, used for various functions such as cushioning or transport.

Pitch

A tone’s experienced highness or lowness; depends on frequency.