In 2011, in the wake of massive criticism over NCLB by state governments, the Department of Education announced a policy through which states could apply for ______ from the most consequential provisions of the law.

a. waivers
b. exclusions
c. revisions
d. vouchers


a. waivers

Political Science

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Federalists supported states' rights, while the Antifederalists supported a stronger national government.

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

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Terrorism is essentially a form of psychological warfare

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

Political Science

Under the provisions of the Clean Air Act of 1970, who was given enforcement responsibility for air quality standards?

A. the Department of Energy B. the states C. the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) D. local governments E. the Department of the Interior

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A capitalist economy that emphasizes competition between firms, sometimes features poor labor relations, and relies on market-driven interactions to solve coordination problems is referred to as a ______.

A. liberal market economy B. post-Fordist market economy C. coordinated market economy D. social market economy

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