Public Policy — Test

Question 5 • CMS 2026-2027 Founding Principles of the US and NC: Civic Literacy CREDIT RECOVERY

Which best explains why the government funds public education in the United States?

Answer

to instill citizens with knowledge to better participate in government and the economy

to ensure that the government controls what information citizens can access

to provide sufficient employment within the public school system

to make sure citizens only elect the correct political candidates

Explanation

Public education helps people gain knowledge and skills they can use to participate in civic life and the economy. This makes “to instill citizens with knowledge to better participate in government and the economy” the best explanation. Providing jobs is not the main purpose, and the government does not fund schools to control elections or restrict access to information.

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