Which of the Following Is the Best Example of a Unitary

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best example of a unitary system of government?

• A) The federal government sets education policies for all schools.
• B) The federal government establishes general guidelines for schools but leaves most specific policy decisions up to local school boards.
• C) The federal government makes funding for schools dependent on test scores but allows local school boards the freedom to determine how to best prepare students for the tests.
• D) The federal government provides parents with vouchers for private schools, and local governments have no role to play in education policy.
• E) The federal government provides no funding for schools and leaves education policy entirely up to local school boards.

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Definitions:

New South

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William McKinley

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