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A state legislature can raise teacher salaries statewide, equalize funding among districts, and set up health benefits and retirement plans for the state’s pool of teachers.

There are many major teachers’ unions in the United States.

A mayor–council form of government blends executive and legislative powers.

Managed care became unpopular in the states because ______.

Which of the following statements best describes why serving on a jury is considered the defining act of citizenship?

The reason council–manager systems tend to be concentrated in cities of medium size is because ______.

Local governments that seek to make decisions without interference from the state government can apply to be granted ______ status.

Who is considered the “father of psychology” and established the first psychology laboratory?

A(n) ______ agreement is a formal or informal agreement between two or more local governments to provide a service jointly or to work together on planning or management issues.

The degree of flexibility in education that states can give to localities depends greatly on scale.