What Is One Reason That Critics Might Object to School

question 71

Multiple Choice

What is one reason that critics might object to school vouchers?

• A) They believe vouchers will undermine the independence of private schools.
• B) They believe vouchers will drain funds from vulnerable public schools and cause them to deteriorate further.
• C) They believe vouchers will reduce the number of choices and amount of control parents have over their children's education.
• D) They fear that vouchers will cause students to be socially, rather than educationally, disadvantaged.

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Definitions:

Decentralized Government

A system of governance where power is spread out among various regional, local, or state authorities, instead of being concentrated in a central government.

Antifederalists

Opponents of the ratification of the U.S. Constitution, advocating for a weaker central government.

Central Government

The primary governmental authority of a nation-state, which holds the power to govern the nation as a whole, as opposed to regional or local governments.

Representation

The act of being elected or selected to act and speak on behalf of a larger group.