How much land area of the country does the federal government own?
One-Third
100
What case heard by the Supreme Court recognizes the impact of Title IX?
Brown v. Board of Education
100
What amendment to the U.S. constitution has been interpreted as legal sanction for state responsibility for education?
10th Amendment
100
What is the Department of Education's budget per year?
$88.9 Billion
200
What are the three roles that the federal government has accepted?
Maintain law and order, provide protection to individuals/property, and maintain a laissez-faire towards most of the issues.
200
The federal government passed this act in the 19th century which provided land grants to establish universities in each state for the teaching of agriculture and applied sciences.
The Morrill Acts
200
What is the role of federal government in education?
Conduct research, disseminate information and provide advice to the other two levels of government (state and local)
200
Which tax is the backbone of the U.S. Federal Tax Structure?
Income tax
300
Where should future federal assistance be directed towards?
towards achieving national as well as state and local community goals of education
300
What was established in 2001 that required every state to test each student in grade three through eight annually in reading and math?
No Child Left Behind (NCLB)
300
What year was the Department of Education approved by Congress?
1979
300
Bilingual education, migrant education and programs of national significance are examples of what type of funding?