Question 1

The centerpiece of President Bush's No Child Left Behind Act is

Accepted Answer

A)  accountability and testing. 
B)  the provision for "master teachers." 
C)  "no pass, no play." 
D)  increased bussing for diversity purposes. 
A)  accountability and testing. 
B)  the provision for "master teachers." 
C)  "no pass, no play." 
D)  increased bussing for diversity purposes. A

Question 2

In 2004, the National Center for Education Statistics found that the best in science and math among eighth graders.

Accepted Answer

A)  Sweden 
B)  the Netherlands 
C)  Singapore 
D)  the United States 
A)  Sweden 
B)  the Netherlands 
C)  Singapore 
D)  the United States C

Question 3

Education policy under President Obama has constituted a rejection of No Child Left Behind.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Presidents of higher education institutions are best seen as

Accepted Answer

A)  directors of curricula. 
B)  spokespersons. 
C)  trustees. 
D)  legal advisors. 
A)  directors of curricula. 
B)  spokespersons. 
C)  trustees. 
D)  legal advisors.

Question 5

Since it is ordered by but not fully funded by the federal government, No Child Left
Behind is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  unfunded mandate. 
B)  unconstitutional. 
C)  taking. 
D)  violation of the Establishment Clause. 
A)  unfunded mandate. 
B)  unconstitutional. 
C)  taking. 
D)  violation of the Establishment Clause.

Question 6

Currently, graduation rates for all major racial groups are roughly equal in the U.S.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The No Child Left Behind Act emphasizes testing to ensure improvements in school performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

When racial classifications are used to achieve an ethnically diverse student body, the Supreme Court will apply the

Accepted Answer

A)  undue-burden 
B)  strict-scrutiny 
C)  clear-and-present-danger
Test to determine constitutionality. 
D)  Lemon 
A)  undue-burden 
B)  strict-scrutiny 
C)  clear-and-present-danger
Test to determine constitutionality. 
D)  Lemon

Question 9

Equalization orders issued by the states for public education concern

Accepted Answer

A)  diversity. 
B)  dropout rates. 
C)  funding. 
D)  the Establishment Clause. 
A)  diversity. 
B)  dropout rates. 
C)  funding. 
D)  the Establishment Clause.

Question 10

Teachers have in general supported No Child Left Behind.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The legislation that provided assistance to agricultural and mechanical colleges such as Texas A&M was the

Accepted Answer

A)  Northwest Ordinance. 
B)  ESEA of 1865. 
C)  Smith-Hughes Act. 
D)  Morrill Land Grant Act. 
A)  Northwest Ordinance. 
B)  ESEA of 1865. 
C)  Smith-Hughes Act. 
D)  Morrill Land Grant Act.

Question 12

Flexibility in accounting in the context of No Child Left Behind refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  teacher hiring. 
B)  testing standards. 
C)  funding sources. 
D)  use of vouchers. 
A)  teacher hiring. 
B)  testing standards. 
C)  funding sources. 
D)  use of vouchers.

Question 13

The United States ranks among the top five nations in educational achievement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

"A Nation at Risk" did not recommend

Accepted Answer

A)  closing poorly performing schools. 
B)  a minimum of four years of English and four to six years of a foreign language. 
C)  more homework. 
D)  standardized testing. 
A)  closing poorly performing schools. 
B)  a minimum of four years of English and four to six years of a foreign language. 
C)  more homework. 
D)  standardized testing.

Question 15

Inequalities among school districts in a given state usually arise from racial differences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The Amendment to the U.S.Constitution provides that "No State Shall… deny to any person the equal protection of the laws."

Accepted Answer

A)  First 
B)  Fifth 
C)  Thirteenth 
D)  Fourteenth 
A)  First 
B)  Fifth 
C)  Thirteenth 
D)  Fourteenth

Question 17

Those seeking more diversity in schools are primarily interested in

Accepted Answer

A)  religious diversity. 
B)  ethnic and racial diversity. 
C)  attracting students from a variety of international setting. 
D)  ideological diversity. 
A)  religious diversity. 
B)  ethnic and racial diversity. 
C)  attracting students from a variety of international setting. 
D)  ideological diversity.

Question 18

The GI bills gave federal funds to

Accepted Answer

A)  veterans for college education. 
B)  colleges and universities. 
C)  faculties concerned with the defense industry. 
D)  research in defense. 
A)  veterans for college education. 
B)  colleges and universities. 
C)  faculties concerned with the defense industry. 
D)  research in defense.

Question 19

SAT scores reached a low point in the period from 1980 to 1990.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The clauses in the Constitution which guarantee freedom of religion include

Accepted Answer

A)  the "necessary and proper" and "free exercise" clauses. 
B)  the "necessary and proper" and "no establishment" clauses. 
C)  the "free exercise" and "equal protection" clauses. 
D)  the "free exercise" and "no establishment" clauses. 
A)  the "necessary and proper" and "free exercise" clauses. 
B)  the "necessary and proper" and "no establishment" clauses. 
C)  the "free exercise" and "equal protection" clauses. 
D)  the "free exercise" and "no establishment" clauses.

The centerpiece of President Bush's No Child Left Behind Act is

In 2004, the National Center for Education Statistics found that the best in science and math among eighth graders.

Education policy under President Obama has constituted a rejection of No Child Left Behind.

Presidents of higher education institutions are best seen as

Since it is ordered by but not fully funded by the federal government, No Child Left Behind is a(n)

Currently, graduation rates for all major racial groups are roughly equal in the U.S.

The No Child Left Behind Act emphasizes testing to ensure improvements in school performance.

When racial classifications are used to achieve an ethnically diverse student body, the Supreme Court will apply the

Equalization orders issued by the states for public education concern

Teachers have in general supported No Child Left Behind.

The legislation that provided assistance to agricultural and mechanical colleges such as Texas A&M was the

Flexibility in accounting in the context of No Child Left Behind refers to

The United States ranks among the top five nations in educational achievement.

"A Nation at Risk" did not recommend

Inequalities among school districts in a given state usually arise from racial differences.

The Amendment to the U.S.Constitution provides that "No State Shall… deny to any person the equal protection of the laws."

Those seeking more diversity in schools are primarily interested in

The GI bills gave federal funds to

SAT scores reached a low point in the period from 1980 to 1990.

The clauses in the Constitution which guarantee freedom of religion include

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Exam 9: Education

The centerpiece of President Bush's No Child Left Behind Act is

In 2004, the National Center for Education Statistics found that the best in science and math among eighth graders.

Education policy under President Obama has constituted a rejection of No Child Left Behind.

Presidents of higher education institutions are best seen as

Since it is ordered by but not fully funded by the federal government, No Child Left Behind is a(n)

Currently, graduation rates for all major racial groups are roughly equal in the U.S.

The No Child Left Behind Act emphasizes testing to ensure improvements in school performance.

When racial classifications are used to achieve an ethnically diverse student body, the Supreme Court will apply the

Equalization orders issued by the states for public education concern

Teachers have in general supported No Child Left Behind.

The legislation that provided assistance to agricultural and mechanical colleges such as Texas A&M was the

Flexibility in accounting in the context of No Child Left Behind refers to

The United States ranks among the top five nations in educational achievement.

"A Nation at Risk" did not recommend

Inequalities among school districts in a given state usually arise from racial differences.

The Amendment to the U.S.Constitution provides that "No State Shall… deny to any person the equal protection of the laws."

Those seeking more diversity in schools are primarily interested in

The GI bills gave federal funds to

SAT scores reached a low point in the period from 1980 to 1990.

The clauses in the Constitution which guarantee freedom of religion include

Policy Analysis

Models of Politics

The Policymaking Process

Policy Evaluation

Federalism and State Policies

Criminal Justice

Health and Welfare

Health Care

Economic Policy

Tax Policy

International Trade and Immigration

Energy and the Environment

Civil Rights

Defense Policy

Homeland Security

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