This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: What are the circumstances under which the federal government has become involved to a greater ... (Read 35 times)

pragya sharda

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 566
What are the circumstances under which the federal government has become involved to a greater extent in education policy? Why has this been the case? Provide examples where appropriate.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

What has been the U.S. government's recent trend regarding deficits and the public/national debt, and what factors are driving this trend?
 
  What will be an ideal response?



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

milbourne11

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 322
Answer to Question 1

An ideal response will:
1, Discuss how the federal government has viewed education as a national security issue. For example, the United States once feared it would fall behind the Soviet Union in the space race.
2, Discuss how the federal government has been active in ensuring more equal funding for girls' and women's athletics. There were also racial disparities in educational opportunities that the federal government sought to ameliorate.
3, Discuss how federal legislation such as the Elementary and Secondary Education Act was aimed at assisting poor areas of the country.
4, Discuss how the United States has not always fared well in comparison to other nations. For example, students in the United States often score relatively low on science and math tests.
5, Discuss how the federal government has been active in attempting to apply more stringent standards and monitor school performance. For instance, the No Child Left Behind Act was passed in 2001 to reward or punish schools for their students' performance.

Answer to Question 2

An ideal response will:
1, Discuss the trend of both increasing budget deficits and increasing levels of debt, and show how decreased revenue and increased spending drive this trend.
2, Explain the causes for the reduction in revenues, including the financial crisis and recent tax cuts.
3, Explain the causes for increased expenditures, including recent wars and the financial crisis.




pragya sharda

  • Member
  • Posts: 566
Reply 2 on: Jul 9, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


cam1229

  • Member
  • Posts: 329
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

 

Did you know?

A cataract is a clouding of the eyes' natural lens. As we age, some clouding of the lens may occur. The first sign of a cataract is usually blurry vision. Although glasses and other visual aids may at first help a person with cataracts, surgery may become inevitable. Cataract surgery is very successful in restoring vision, and it is the most frequently performed surgery in the United States.

Did you know?

Signs and symptoms that may signify an eye tumor include general blurred vision, bulging eye(s), double vision, a sensation of a foreign body in the eye(s), iris defects, limited ability to move the eyelid(s), limited ability to move the eye(s), pain or discomfort in or around the eyes or eyelids, red or pink eyes, white or cloud spots on the eye(s), colored spots on the eyelid(s), swelling around the eyes, swollen eyelid(s), and general vision loss.

Did you know?

Vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate) should be taken before any drug administration. Patients should be informed not to use tobacco or caffeine at least 30 minutes before their appointment.

Did you know?

There can actually be a 25-hour time difference between certain locations in the world. The International Date Line passes between the islands of Samoa and American Samoa. It is not a straight line, but "zig-zags" around various island chains. Therefore, Samoa and nearby islands have one date, while American Samoa and nearby islands are one day behind. Daylight saving time is used in some islands, but not in others—further shifting the hours out of sync with natural time.

Did you know?

The largest baby ever born weighed more than 23 pounds but died just 11 hours after his birth in 1879. The largest surviving baby was born in October 2009 in Sumatra, Indonesia, and weighed an astounding 19.2 pounds at birth.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library