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Local Government and Education

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What is the primary responsibility of a local government?

  1. Providing education

  2. Maintaining public health

  3. Collecting taxes

  4. Enforcing laws

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The primary responsibility of a local government is to enforce laws and maintain public order within its jurisdiction.

Which level of government is responsible for funding public schools?

  1. Federal government

  2. State government

  3. Local government

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All levels of government contribute to funding public schools through a combination of taxes, grants, and other sources.

What is the role of a school board?

  1. To set educational policies

  2. To hire and fire teachers

  3. To manage school finances

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

School boards are responsible for setting educational policies, hiring and firing teachers, managing school finances, and overseeing the overall operation of schools.

What is the purpose of a local education agency (LEA)?

  1. To provide educational services to students

  2. To oversee the operation of schools

  3. To distribute state and federal funds to schools

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

LEAs are responsible for providing educational services to students, overseeing the operation of schools, and distributing state and federal funds to schools.

What is the difference between a public school and a private school?

  1. Public schools are funded by the government, while private schools are funded by tuition.

  2. Public schools are open to all students, while private schools are selective.

  3. Public schools are required to follow state standards, while private schools are not.

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Public schools are funded by the government, open to all students, and required to follow state standards. Private schools are funded by tuition, selective in their admissions, and not required to follow state standards.

What is the role of a teacher in a school?

  1. To provide instruction to students

  2. To assess student learning

  3. To create a positive learning environment

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Teachers are responsible for providing instruction to students, assessing student learning, and creating a positive learning environment.

What is the purpose of a standardized test?

  1. To measure student achievement

  2. To compare students to each other

  3. To identify students who need additional support

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Standardized tests are used to measure student achievement, compare students to each other, and identify students who need additional support.

What is the difference between a curriculum and a syllabus?

  1. A curriculum is a broad outline of what will be taught in a course, while a syllabus is a detailed plan of how the course will be taught.

  2. A curriculum is developed by teachers, while a syllabus is developed by administrators.

  3. A curriculum is typically longer than a syllabus.

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A curriculum is a broad outline of what will be taught in a course, while a syllabus is a detailed plan of how the course will be taught.

What is the role of a parent in a child's education?

  1. To provide financial support

  2. To provide emotional support

  3. To help with homework

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Parents play a vital role in their child's education by providing financial support, emotional support, and help with homework.

What is the purpose of a school district?

  1. To provide educational services to students

  2. To oversee the operation of schools

  3. To distribute state and federal funds to schools

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

School districts are responsible for providing educational services to students, overseeing the operation of schools, and distributing state and federal funds to schools.

What is the difference between a charter school and a traditional public school?

  1. Charter schools are funded by the government, while traditional public schools are funded by tuition.

  2. Charter schools are open to all students, while traditional public schools are selective.

  3. Charter schools are required to follow state standards, while traditional public schools are not.

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Charter schools and traditional public schools are both funded by the government, open to all students, and required to follow state standards.

What is the role of a principal in a school?

  1. To provide instructional leadership

  2. To manage the school's budget

  3. To hire and fire teachers

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Principals are responsible for providing instructional leadership, managing the school's budget, and hiring and firing teachers.

What is the purpose of a school counselor?

  1. To provide academic support to students

  2. To provide social and emotional support to students

  3. To help students with career planning

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

School counselors provide academic support, social and emotional support, and help students with career planning.

What is the role of a superintendent in a school district?

  1. To provide instructional leadership

  2. To manage the district's budget

  3. To hire and fire teachers

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Superintendents are responsible for providing instructional leadership, managing the district's budget, and hiring and firing teachers.

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