While a combined 51 percent of school funding is provided by the state and federal governments, the remaining 49 percent is provided primarily through __________.

A. local property taxes
B. the Texas Lottery
C. philanthropic groups, such as the Peabody Education Fund and the General Education Board
D. tax-backed bonds approved by voters


Answer: A

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What will be an ideal response?

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