State Lotteries, a Recently Tapped Funding Source for Schools

question 40

Multiple Choice

State lotteries, a recently tapped funding source for schools,

• A)are found in all 50 states.
• B)are a progressive tax because the wealthy utilize them more than the poor.
• C)contribute a minimal amount of a state's revenue for education.
• D)bridge the gap whenever other sources of state revenue fall short of full funding.

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