| A | B |
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| What factor explains the large spending gap between wealthy and poor school districts? | property tax differences |
| national government | federal |
| important or urgent goals | priorities |
| Document that describes goals and ways to meet them. | master plan |
| Technical name for garbage. | solid waste |
| Act of protecting nature. | environmentalism |
| How do recycling and conservation protect the environment? | It encourages us to reuse and recycle instead of sending it to the landfills. |
| In the U.S. cities, what are the worst sources of pollution? | cars and trucks |
| What action would help reduce air pollution? | carpooling to work |
| Who does power over public education belong to, but the U.S. Constitution does not mention this? | state government |
| What explains the recent rise of mass testing in public schools? | No Child Left Behind Act |
| Attitude of refusal to accept anything undesirable in one's neighborhood. | NIMBY |
| Places used for garbage disposal. | landfills |
| Government agency that coordinates anti-pollution activities. | EPA |
| How does poverty affect crime rates in the U.S.? | Areas of high poverty has high crime rates, less opportunities. |
| Where do ideas for public policy come from? | 1) Government 2) Political parties 3) Private citizens 4) Interest Groups 5) Media |
| When a planning comission ask questions about community values, what is it evaluating? | priorities |
| Garbage disposal sites | landfills |
| Preservation and protection of natural resources. | conservation |
| Government programs that help the poor. | welfare |
| System of roads, bridges, water and sewer. | infrastructure |
| Broad policy that guides a community's future needs. | long-term plan |
| What factors make it difficult for schools to provide a quality education for all children? | 1) Gap between rich and poor districts 2) High drop out rates |
| Reusing old materials to make new ones. | recycling |
| Money, people, and materials used to achieve goals. | resources |
| Where are crime rates in the U.S. the highest? | large cities |
