Usually, the final step in policy implementation is assessing __________, which is difficult to conduct

Civil rights protests in Birmingham, Alabama, in 1963

a. reinforced President Kennedy’s desire to move less controversial legislation tackling social issues before addressing segregation. b. illustrated that many southern states would respond peacefully to the protests without necessarily agreeing to the political demands. c. helped move public opinion on the matter and convinced President Kennedy that inaction might have significant costs in the upcoming 1964 election. d. represented a major breakthrough as the State of Alabama decided to protect civil rights to end the protests peacefully.

The Obama administration broadened the scope of No Child Left Behind to include which of the following?

A. bilingual education B. opportunities for disabled students C. programs for exceptionally gifted students D. readiness for employment