Question 1

Describe the administration of higher education.

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Question 2

Police powers are among those powers that are delegated to the federal government by the Constitution.

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Police powers are actually reserved to the states by the Tenth Amendment of the Constitution.

Question 3

In terms of workers' compensation, some employers argue that employee claims of workplace stress are excessive and will make U.S.firms uncompetitive.

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Some employers argue that employee claims of workplace stress are excessive and will make U.S.firms uncompetitive.

Question 4

Briefly describe community colleges in the context of higher education.

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Question 5

Define infrastructure.

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Question 6

What is a charter school?

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Question 7

In terms of emergency management, remediation involves getting the right people to the site in question as quickly as possible.

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Remediation in emergency management typically refers to the process of cleaning up and restoring an area after a disaster or emergency, rather than the initial response of getting people to the site.

Question 8

Define de facto segregation.

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Question 9

What is a responsibility contract?

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Question 10

The basic model of environmental regulation involves federal standards for water and air quality and state and local implementation and monitoring.

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This is the basic model of environmental regulation in the United States. Federal standards for water and air quality are set by agencies such as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and state and local governments are responsible for implementing and monitoring compliance with these standards.

Question 11

Briefly describe working conditions in terms of consumer protection.

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Question 12

Explain the role of the federal government in public schools.

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Question 13

Define vouchers.

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Question 14

What are police powers?

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Question 15

Explain the steps involved in emergency management.

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Question 16

Briefly explain Temporary Assistance for Needy Families.

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Question 17

Define workfare.

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Question 18

Explain the aspects associated with the regulation of working conditions.

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Question 19

Explain zoning.

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Question 20

Many states in America have been using alternative renewable energy both to cut down on energy costs and to rejuvenate dwindling rural economies.

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Many states such as California, Texas, and Iowa have been investing heavily in renewable energy sources like wind, solar, and hydro power to reduce their dependence on fossil fuels and boost their economies.

Quiz 9: Making State and Local Policy