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

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

to make sure citizens only elect the correct political candidates

to provide sufficient employment within the public school system

to ensure that the government controls what information citizens can access

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Look at this chart.

Life expectancy is increasing slower than expected, so people are not living as long as thought.

Younger people are no longer paying as many retirement taxes as in past generations.

The number of elderly Americans is growing quickly, so more money is going out than coming in.

An unequal amount of taxes is being allocated to Medicare and Medicaid services.

Who funds public assistance programs?

state governments

city governments

local and county governments

state and federal governments

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.

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.

Which statement about general education policy is most accurate?

It is controlled only by the federal government.

All funding comes from the state.

It is set by multiple levels of the government.

All policies are determined by local school boards.

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US Department of Education

State Department of Education

local school board

higher education association

Why did President Franklin D. Roosevelt establish Social Security?

to end the Great Depression

to provide economic security

to gain approval of the New Deal

to protect the free market system

Which of these responsibilities is performed by the US Department of Education?

enforcing laws for SNAP program

operating public schools daily

determining what must be taught in all schools

providing federal funding to states for education

Which step is the first one in the Social Security process?

investment

payout

retirement

payroll tax

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