Question 1

Which of these is not a state police power:

Accepted Answer

Levying taxes is primarily a federal power, although states can levy their own taxes, it is not considered a traditional "police power" like health, safety, and welfare.

Question 2

Police powers allow the state to:

Accepted Answer

Police powers allow the state to enforce laws that require compulsory attendance in schools to ensure children receive an education.

Question 3

The most prevalent legal school age for school districts throughout the United States is:

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Question 4

Students who fail to earn a high school diploma generally:

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Question 5

Minimum standards for Home School do not include:

Accepted Answer

Minimum standards for home schooling typically focus on curriculum, instruction time, and documentation, but not specifically on the length of time devoted to socialization.

Question 6

Charter Schools are:

Accepted Answer

Charter schools are publicly funded schools that operate independently of the traditional public school system but are still considered public schools. They have more flexibility in their operations in exchange for increased accountability for performance.

Question 7

School vouchers in principle allow:

Accepted Answer

School vouchers are designed to give parents the financial means to choose private schooling for their children, equivalent to public school funding, thus providing flexibility in school choice.

Question 8

The U.S. Supreme Court in Zelman v. Harris held that the voucher program in Ohio did not violate the establishment clause of the First Amendment. Which item below is not a component of this test?

Accepted Answer

The test established in Zelman v. Harris requires that the program has a valid secular purpose, aid goes to parents, and there are adequate non-religious options. It does not require that only a small class of beneficiaries be covered.

Question 9

States may require medical examinations and certain immunizations as a prerequisite for public school admission based on:

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Question 10

Public schools are required to educate students who are:

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Public schools are required to educate all students who reside within their district, including those who are domiciled there and those who are homeless and have no permanent residence.

Question 11

Which one of the following is not a pillar of No Child Left Behind?

Accepted Answer

The pillar of No Child Left Behind is stronger accountability for results by schools, not specifically by teachers.

Question 12

Based on No Child Left Behind provisions, students cannot be left behind based on:

Accepted Answer

Based on No Child Left Behind provisions, students cannot be left behind based on race/ethnicity.

Question 13

Under No Child Left Behind, a school that fails to make adequate progress must:

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Question 14

What factors should not be used to determine fair use under the Copyright Act:

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Question 15

Educational malpractice suits have not been successful to date because:

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Courts have struggled with educational malpractice suits because it is difficult to determine who is responsible for the alleged failure in education, making it challenging to apportion blame.

Question 16

Common Core Standards are designed to:

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The Common Core Standards aim to establish high expectations, provide a consistent understanding of learning goals, and ensure rigorous standards to prepare students for global competition.

Question 17

U.S. citizens have no federal constitutional right to a public education.

Accepted Answer

The U.S. Constitution does not explicitly guarantee the right to a public education; education is primarily a state and local responsibility.

Question 18

The legal authority for defining the curriculum rests with local school boards.

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Question 19

School vouchers are illegal invirtually all states.

Accepted Answer

School vouchers are legal in many states in the United States, though their legality and implementation can vary based on state laws and court rulings.

Question 20

Parents may face criminal charges for willful failure to comply with compulsory attendance laws.

Accepted Answer

Parents can face legal consequences, including criminal charges, if they intentionally fail to ensure their children attend school as required by compulsory attendance laws.

Quiz 11: The Instructional Program