The Supreme Court has ruled that
A. states are obliged to give all children an education that is "equal" across communities.
B. states are obliged to give all children an "adequate" education.
C. the federal government must provide at least half the cost of educating each child through public education systems.
D. the federal government is responsible for ensuring that each state provides an adequate education for each child.
E. states have no official responsibilities in the field of education.
Answer: B
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