In this passage, Sharon and Jasmine comment on proposed cuts to the state education budget. Sharon:Our state cannot afford to cut spending for education, no matter what the monetary benefit may be. If we cut teaching positions and increase class sizes as proposed, we will affirm that educating our children is not a priority of the state. Instead of simply looking at the short-term gain these savings will create for our budget, we should consider the long-term investment in an educated citizenry. Educating our children—all our children—as well as we can is the most effective way to reduce future costs in our state, whether they come in the form of health care bills, prison expenses, or unemployment assistance. Only someone fooled by the allure of short-term gains would implement the proposed education cuts. Jasmine:While cuts to education are always politically unpopular, it is time to recognize the debt crisis present in our state. We can no longer pretend we generate enough income to support the spending our current education program demands. It is irresponsible to incur the level of debt necessary to pay for programs currently in place; one day our children and grandchildren will have to pay off this debt. The modest cuts proposed to the education budget would help close the deficit by nearly thirty percent. Though the savings will be major, the effects of these changes will be relatively minor. For example, class sizes are only projected to increase from 25 students to 28 students. By implementing spending cuts, we can bequeath a balanced budget to future generations.No sources were consulted in the composition of this passage.SubmitBased on its use by Jasmine, it can be inferred that the word incur belongs to which of the following word groups?highlight textAexpand, inflate, magnifyBrequest, solicit, demandCflaunt, display, flourishDacquire, obtain, contractEsettle, pay, reimburse

Case Study 1: Budget Allocation for EducationBackground:A country's government is facing challenges in its education sector, with low literacy rates and insufficient resources. The government decides to reevaluate its budget to enhance educational outcomes.Problem:The budget allocation for education is inadequate, resulting in outdated infrastructure, a shortage of qualified teachers, and limited access to quality education in rural areas.Solution:The government conducts a comprehensive review of the budget, reallocating funds from less critical areas to education. This includes investing in teacher training programs, updating school facilities, and providing resources for remote learning initiatives. By prioritizing education in the budget, the government aims to improve literacy rates and create a more skilled workforce.Outcome:Over time, the increased budget allocation for education leads to improved learning environments, better-trained teachers, and enhanced educational outcomes. Literacy rates rise, and the workforce becomes more competitive, contributing to the country's overall economic development.

large urban school district spends more per pupil than any other district in the state; yet this district’s graduation rate is the lowest.Sharply declining state revenues have forced political leaders to consider cuts across the entire state budget. Even so, Senator A argues that funding for the urban school district should not be cut because more funding is needed to counter problems particular to an urban setting. Senator B, meanwhile, argues that funding should be cut because the urban district is not improving its graduation rate. Senator B’s position is based on an incomplete survey conducted by personal staff members, which indicates that cutting funding will make the district focus on basic academics. This has also been the result after decreasing funding for public education in suburban areas in other states.For the last 12 years, an organization representing parents and teachers in the urban district has argued for an increase in funds to support programs that encourage students to stay in school and graduate. A public university conducted a study of the urban school district and recommended that funding be increased to meet the needs of the urban district. This year, funding for the public schools will be competing with road funding, a priority for the business sector in the state. A private management business has offered to take over the urban school district at a lower cost to guarantee a higher graduation rate. Last year a private school in the same city produced three National Merit Scholar finalists.Note: Graduation rates do not include students who leave the district without graduating, but who graduate from another district. Dropout rates in this district are compiled for the twelfth-grade year only.Which statements are both accurate and relevant in determining funding for this urban district?Choose 3 answers Graduation rates are accurate because dropout rates are determined in the senior year. It is irrelevant that three National Merit Scholars graduated from a private school in the city this year. It is relevant to compare the effects of reduced funding in suburban districts in other states with an urban district. It is irrelevant that the parent teacher organization argues for a funding increase because they do that every year. It is irrelevant that the business sector has placed a priority on road construction, since this competes with education funding. Graduation rates may be inaccurate because not all students are tracked after leaving the district. Even though the entire state budget will likely decrease for the next year, an appeal for more funding for education is relevant because a real need exists.

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Suppose the government wants to increase the demand for education. Which of the following will hinder this goal?Increasing subsidies for education.Increasing access to credit for education.Increasing availability of public education.Increasing taxes on imported books.

Directions for questions 6 and 7: The following questions have a paragraph from which the last sentence has been deleted. From the given options, choose the one that completes the paragraph in the most appropriate way.Almost everyone praises education, but consensus dissolves over who should pay for it. This dilemma runs deep in our history, back to the founders who led the American Revolution and designed a more participatory form of government, known as a republic. They declared that Americans needed more and better education to preserve their state and national republics from relapsing into tyranny. A governor of Virginia, William H. Cabell, asserted in 1808 that education “constitutes one of the great pillars on which the civil liberties of a nation depend.” ______More than a mere boon for individuals, education must teach citizens to distinguish worthy from treacherous candidates for office—lest the republic succumbs to those reckless demagogues or would-be aristocrats.To sustain their republics, American leaders should reform the morals and manners of the nation’s citizens.More than a mere boon for individuals, education is a collective, social benefit essential for free government to endure.More than a mere boon for individuals, education should produce well-informed protectors of republican government.