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

A
to instill citizens with knowledge to better participate in government and the economy
B
to make sure citizens only elect the correct political candidates
C
to provide sufficient employment within the public school system
D
to ensure that the government controls what information citizens can access
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A
Life expectancy is increasing slower than expected, so people are not living as long as thought.
B
Younger people are no longer paying as many retirement taxes as in past generations.
C
The number of elderly Americans is growing quickly, so more money is going out than coming in.
D
An unequal amount of taxes is being allocated to Medicare and Medicaid services.
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Who funds public assistance programs?

A
state governments
B
city governments
C
local and county governments
D
state and federal governments
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Which statements are accurate about Medicare? Select 3 options. It provides medical assistance to senior citizens over age 65.It is administered and regulated by the state government. It makes medical care free for everyone who is enrolled. It is an extension of the government’s Social Security program. It is facing a major funding problem due to an increase in older Americans.

A
It provides medical assistance to senior citizens over age 65.
B
It is administered and regulated by the state government.
C
It makes medical care free for everyone who is enrolled.
D
It is an extension of the government’s Social Security program.
E
It is facing a major funding problem due to an increase in older Americans.
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Which statement about general education policy is most accurate?

A
It is controlled only by the federal government.
B
All funding comes from the state.
C
It is set by multiple levels of the government.
D
All policies are determined by local school boards.
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20
B
26
C
40
D
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US Department of EducationState Department of Educationlocal school boardhigher education association

A
US Department of Education
B
State Department of Education
C
local school board
D
higher education association
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Why did President Franklin D. Roosevelt establish Social Security?

A
to end the Great Depression
B
to provide economic security
C
to gain approval of the New Deal
D
to protect the free market system
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Which of these responsibilities is performed by the US Department of Education?

A
enforcing laws for SNAP program
B
operating public schools daily
C
determining what must be taught in all schools
D
providing federal funding to states for education
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Which step is the first one in the Social Security process?

A
investment
B
payout
C
retirement
D
payroll tax

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