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Problem
Though it wasn't always this way, the US government today funds many services and programs that make citizen's everyday lives easier. Whether it's improving roads, providing a police force, or offering public education, government-funded public programs exist across the United States.
Read this Knowledge Article on public programs in US society. While reading the article, consider the role of government in providing public programs.
1. Considering what you read in the article, do you think the benefits created through public programs outweigh their expenses?
2. What level of government has traditionally been in charge of education?
3. The article mentions that schools are funded by property taxes. What might be a possible issue with this setup?
4. According to the article, what were the main controversies about the No Child Left Behind Act?
5. According to the article, what are the pros and cons of school voucher programs?