The differences in school performance of students of majority ethnicity and higher incomes versus those of minority ethnicity and lower incomes has been described as the ______.

a. performance discrepancy
b. achievement gap
c. educational differentiation
d. academic bubble

b. achievement gap

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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How has the ruling reached in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission changed the way that candidates are funded?

A. Interest groups are no longer able to provide in-kind support such as phone banks or office space for candidates. B. Individuals can now contribute an unlimited amount to a single candidate. C. Corporations and labor unions are now prohibited from contributing money to campaigns either directly or indirectly. D. Independent super-PACs can now make unlimited contributions to federal races.

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