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Texas Government 2306 Exam 4 withcorrect Answers
When did public school education become a great concern to Texans? - Answers -It has
been a longstanding issue for Texans, A point of contention under Mexico
When did school attendance become compulsory? - Answers -Compulsory Attendance-
1915
What types of decisions are left to the State Board of Education? - Answers -Policy
Decisions are left to the State Board of Education. (SBoE)
1. Recommends a budget to legislature and the Governor
2. Sets Financial Administration guidelines
3. Selects Textbook options
What are the responsibilities of the Texas Education Agency? - Answers -Texas
Education Agency (TEA)
1. Sets standards for local school districts
2. Oversees public schools of Texas
3. Handles Federal funds
If a school system fails, what is the ultimate alternative allowed by the US Supreme
Court? - Answers -Allowing students, in some cases, to transfer from low-performing
schools to high-performing schools. Economically, this is efficient.
What are the responsibilities of the local school district? - Answers -Local School
Districts:
1. Set Local tax rate
2. Set local policies within the guidelines of the (TEA).
What is "Closing the Gaps 2015"? - Answers -Closing the Gaps 2015- Current Program
addressing the changing demographics in Texas, for schools.
Why does the state government believe that it will be facing a problem in the future that
requires "closing the gaps"? - Answers -1. Anglos attend college at a higher rate than
hispanics and African American students
2. As Texas moves to a 'minority-majority' population, the rate of college attendance will
drop.
3. The Long-term impact will be a decline in the economy of Texas.
, What are the characteristics of community colleges and why are they potentially
important to "closing the gaps"? - Answers -Characteristics of Community College:
1. Open Admission
2. Traditional Academic Programs
3. Adult Education
4. Continuing Education
5. Technical Specializations
6. Many of the latter 3 can be completed in 2 years or less, some academic programs
lead to an associates degree.
What is a major benefit of an education for the individual? - Answers -Higher income for
the individual
What is the benefit of education for society in general? - Answers -Higher tax revenue
for the state
Which national "social insurance" program is associated with income support or what is
traditionally known as welfare? - Answers -Social Security
Why do some people object to this form of "social insurance" as "welfare"? - Answers -It
can seem like a Ponzi scheme. Participants do not receive the same amount of money
they put in, usually much more.
What has happened to the poverty rate since LBJ implemented the "Great Society"? -
Answers -Poverty Rate dropped initially, then rose. Poverty Rate in the U.S. has ranged
between approximately
(11.5%-15%) since 1990's
How does Texas compare to the national poverty rate? - Answers -Poverty rate tends to
be higher in Texas
How is unemployment insurance funded? - Answers -
What can be (or is) done to lower the federal tax rate for unemployment insurance? -
Answers -Federal Tax is reduced when states establish their own unemployment
system.
Who is eligible for unemployment insurance? - Answers -Unemployed Workers, who do
not voluntarily resign or were not fired.
Which state agency helps with employment preparation? - Answers -Texas Workforce
Commission
Which national "social insurance" program is associated with unemployment insurance?
- Answers -Temporary Assistance for Needy Families-TANF
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