Which statement best describes the division of responsibility between state and federal government with regard to K–12 educational policy?

A. The federal government historically has been much more focused on higher education, leaving states and local governments to manage their K–12 programs until recently.
B. Until this century, the federal government has been the dominant force in education policy, while state governments mostly have implemented policy.
C. The federal government funds No Child Left Behind, but all other education funding comes from each state.
D. The federal government approves state educational reforms and provides most of the educational funding.


A. The federal government historically has been much more focused on higher education, leaving states and local governments to manage their K–12 programs until recently.

Political Science

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The Federal Reserve has primary responsibility for

a. monetary policy. b. protectionism. c. regulatory and trade policy. d. tax policy. e. the federal deficit.

Political Science

What is the main role of party whips?

a. Serve as a liaison between the party’s rank-and-file members and party leadership b. Serve as a liaison between the House and the Senate c. Serve as a liaison between Congress and the president d. Serve as a liaison between different committees in Congress

Political Science

An empirical approach to political science is unable to coincide with the application of a theory

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Political Science

Which of the following is true about the conflicts to be found among organized interests?

a. These are more divisive and diverse than those that are prevalent among the general public. b. These typically are resolved by mergers between the conflicting groups. c. These precisely mirror the differences between the parties. d. These mirror and sometimes crystallize divisions and uncertainties prevalent among Americans.

Political Science