Civics Test - Last Unit

What year was the Leandro case originally filed?

• 1990

• 1995

• 2000

• 2005

What measure was considered appropriate to determine if Leandro standards were being met?

• SAT scores

• End-of-Grade (EOG) and End-of-Course (EOC) testing

• Student attendance records

• Teacher evaluations

What was one of the main issues the Court wanted to focus on in the Leandro case?

• Construction of new school buildings

• Funding and culpability for failing to provide a sound basic education

• Introduction of new educational technologies

• Expansion of extracurricular activities

What is essential in schools for students to learn effectively according to the Leandro case?

• High-speed internet access

• A safe and orderly environment

• Advanced sports facilities

• Large class sizes

What does the Leandro case say about pre-kindergarten programs?

• They are unnecessary for at-risk children

• They should be provided by private institutions only

• Quality pre-kindergarten programs should be provided for at-risk children

• They should focus on foreign language acquisition

How did the Court view the LEAs in terms of educational responsibility?

• As independent entities

• As constituent branches of the State

• As separate from the State's education system

• As more responsible than the State

In the context of the Leandro case, what is crucial for dealing with at-risk children?

• Use of technology in classrooms

• Competent, well-trained teachers

• Larger classrooms

• More homework assignments

What does DACA stand for?

• Deferred Action for Child Arrivals

• Deferred Action for Childhood Admissions

• Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals

• Deferred Admission for Childhood Arrivals

Who are often referred to as "Dreamers"?

• Young individuals who aspire to immigrate to the US

• Young undocumented immigrants brought to the US as children

• Children of US citizens

• Immigrants who have become US citizens

Approximately how many individuals currently have DACA status?

• 100,000

• 500,000

• 700,000