The Importance of Education as a Function Performed by State

question 52

Multiple Choice

The importance of education as a function performed by state and local government is demonstrated by

• A)more than $850 billion spent each year on elementary and secondary schooling.
• B)the sheer number of people involved, from students, parents and teachers
• C)schools serving as the frontlines of battles against racial segregation.
• D)All of these choices.

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