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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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What would most likely happen if the government increased payroll taxes?

A
Retirees would discover they have fewer benefits than they’d anticipated.
B
Citizens would have to wait far longer to collect their benefits.
C
Workers would have less money to take home each week.
D
Government officials would please everyone involved.
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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 of these concerns about educational quality is determined only at the K–12 level of public education?

A
how to appropriately test students’ performance
B
how to make sure application acceptance rates are fair
C
how to fund the growing cost of tuition
D
how to pay for higher-education research
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What is the definition of the term “public assistance”?

A
a government program that provides income, food, or housing
B
a monthly payment provided to a citizen enrolled in a program
C
an educational voucher used to help parents pay for private schooling
D
a social policy outlining the qualifications for government program enrollment
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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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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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What element do the potential solutions of raising the retirement age, increasing payroll taxes, and reducing benefit payments all share?

A
Each one would completely solve the Social Security problem.
B
Each one would require someone to give up money and/or benefits.
C
Each one would be protested by people who are already retired.
D
Each one would force citizens to wait longer to collect benefits.
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Which statement about Medicare is most accurate?

A
Medicare’s only requirement is being an adult who has paid taxes.
B
Medicare is administered by state governments.
C
Medicare provides free medical care for all enrollees.
D
Medicare provides medical assistance to senior citizens.

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