How did President Jimmy Carter move the federal government into a more prominent position in education?

a. Developed a national curriculum
b. Formed a Department of Education
c. Education Act provided money to states
d. Created national achievement tests


ANS: B

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

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What will be an ideal response?

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