Entry Exam Category: High School Equivalency Exams
Course: General Education Development (GED)
Exam: GED Social Studies Practice Test
Practice Question
Extract
This is an excerpt from a 2001 speech by U.S. Representative Ron Paul, introducing the Education Improvement Tax Cut Act.
I need not remind my colleagues that education is one of, if not the, top priority of the American people.... Many proposals that claim to increase local control over education actually extend federal power by holding schools "accountable" to federal bureaucrats and politicians. Of course, schools should be held accountable for their results, but under the United States Constitution, they should be held accountable to parents and school boards not to federal officials.
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This is an excerpt from a 2009 speech by President George W. Bush, discussing the No Child Left Behind Act.
We believe that it is important to have a high quality education if one is going to succeed in the 21st century.... The philosophy behind the law is pretty straightforward... In exchange for federal dollars... we expect results. We're spending money on schools, and shouldn't we determine whether or not the money we're spending is yielding the results society expects?
This excerpt is taken from the public domain.
I need not remind my colleagues that education is one of, if not the, top priority of the American people.... Many proposals that claim to increase local control over education actually extend federal power by holding schools "accountable" to federal bureaucrats and politicians. Of course, schools should be held accountable for their results, but under the United States Constitution, they should be held accountable to parents and school boards not to federal officials.
This excerpt is taken from the public domain.
This is an excerpt from a 2009 speech by President George W. Bush, discussing the No Child Left Behind Act.
We believe that it is important to have a high quality education if one is going to succeed in the 21st century.... The philosophy behind the law is pretty straightforward... In exchange for federal dollars... we expect results. We're spending money on schools, and shouldn't we determine whether or not the money we're spending is yielding the results society expects?
This excerpt is taken from the public domain.
Based on the excerpts, which speaker would agree with each statement below? Drag each statement into the box labeled with that speaker's name. If neither would agree with a statement, drag it to the box labeled "Neither."
Answer Choices
- A: Congress should spend money public education.
- B: Schools should meet federal education guidelines.
- C: Parents should hold public schools accountable.
- D: Local districts should set school guidelines.
Correct Answer:
Rationale: Bush supports federal accountability for funding; Paul emphasizes local/parental control