Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Federal Government's

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the federal government's role in higher education?

• A) The federal government determines which classes will be taught in colleges and universities but provides no financial assistance for higher education.
• B) The federal government provides all of the funding for higher education, but state and local governments are placed in charge of operating colleges and universities.
• C) The federal government supports higher education through educational grants, tax breaks, and loans.
• D) The federal government is in charge of running the day-to-day operations of every public college and university around the country.
• E) The federal government plays no role whatsoever in higher education.

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Definitions:

American Independence

The state of being free and independent, which for the United States was achieved from British rule and declared on July 4, 1776.

Colonists

People who were sent to live in new territories but remained subjects or citizens of their parent country; often involved in the colonization processes of different continents.

Revolutionary War

A war fought from 1775 to 1783, in which the Thirteen American colonies won independence from Great Britain, leading to the establishment of the United States of America.

Avoided

Avoided signifies purposely staying away from or preventing an occurrence of a specific act, situation, or engagement.