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Garrulous

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One of the key differences between higher education (university) and K-12 education, especially in terms of the relationship between the governments, is that
 
  a. in higher education the national government has come to dominate policy-making after No Child Left Behind.
  b. higher education still remains primarily a function of state government.
  c. higher education has been left to the local communities to manage, because so many colleges are integral parts of the local government.
  d. higher education policy has been taken over by the national government, because the desire for uniformity across college campuses has been pushed by the business world to guarantee equal preparation.

Question 2

Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between a mayor and a city manager?
 
  a. A mayor and city manager are elected together as a team.
  b. Mayors and city council members are elected politicians who are in charge of a city, but a city manager has the day-to-day control of city services.
  c. City managers often campaign actively for the council members that hired them so they can keep their jobs.
  d. City managers never have any input on policy formation, and they are only there to carry out the wishes of the elected officials.



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Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

b



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