When President Dwight Eisenhower ordered the Arkansas National Guard into service to enforce court orders to desegregate schools, it was an example of

Which statement about tuition at state colleges and universities in Texas is true? a. Texas was once known nationally for its low tuition

b. Tuition went up by more than an average of 80 percent from 2003 through the balance of the decade. c. The state has sought ways to lower its financial responsibilities for higher education. d. Tuition was once the same at all state universities, but this is no longer the case. e. All of these statements are true.

Which of the following represents the point of view known as “elite critique”?

a. Policy tends to advance the interests of businesses and the wealthy. b. People naturally join groups and attempt to advance in them. c. There will always be healthy competition among diverse interests for decision-maker attention. d. Privilege does not generally lead to political advantage.

Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. Financial inequality between public schools was an important issue in the 1990s but has been mostly resolved in the past decade. 2. The Education Reform Act requires teachers to take a test to ensure physical competency. 3. Under the “no pass, no play” rule, a student with an average below 60 in any subject is forbidden from taking part in extracurricular activities. 4. Sweatt v. Painter (1950) was a case focused on the issue of segregation.

The _______________--literally, “produce the body”--is a legal document requiring that a prisoner be brought before a court to determine whether he or she is being lawfully held in jail.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).