Longitudinal Research Following Thousands of U

question 31

Multiple Choice

Longitudinal research following thousands of U.S.students from eighth to twelfth grade reveals that assignment to a __________ track accelerates academic progress.

• A) college preparatory
• B) vocational
• C) general education
• D) remedial

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Definitions:

Tax Revenue

The earnings collected by governments as a result of taxation.

State Governments

The administrative bodies governing individual states within a federal system, responsible for local laws and policies.

Expenditure Item

A specific category of spending, often detailed in budgets or financial reports, representing the purchase of goods or services.

Marginal Tax Rate

The rate of tax applied to the next dollar of income, indicating how much tax an individual will pay on an additional dollar of earnings.