One of the key differences between higher education (university) and K-12 education, especially in terms of the relationship between the governments, is that
a. in higher education the national government has come to dominate policy-making after No Child Left Behind.
b. higher education still remains primarily a function of state government.
c. higher education has been left to the local communities to manage, because so many colleges are integral parts of the local government.
d. higher education policy has been taken over by the national government, because the desire for uniformity across college campuses has been pushed by the business world to guarantee equal preparation.
b
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A) a nonmanipulated independent variable. B) a manipulated independent variable. C) a nonmanipulated dependent variable. D) a manipulated dependent variable.
A proper sample allows researchers to study features of the population from which it came
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Which of the following describes city charters correctly?
a. The state issues a single charter that city voters may adopt for their cities. b. Charters define the power of elected officials in general law cities. c. Home rule city voters approve of their city’s charter. d. Charters can allow cities to provide functions even if contrary to state law. e. City charters are nullified if a city’s population falls below 5,000.
In most parliamentary democracies, the party in power calls elections __________
a. at a time of the party's choosing b. every five years on average c. at fixed intervals of two years d. only when the government receives a no-confidence vote