International and internal conflicts began to decline following the end of the Cold War

Which of the following is a criticism of No Child Left Behind (NCLB)?

a. NCLB mandates changes but does not sufficiently fund these changes. b. The federal government spends more on public education than do the states, yet has little control over the implementation of NCLB. c. The schools that get higher test scores should also receive more money. d. Local school districts are exempt from the mandates of NCLB.

American exporters have bridled at Chinese subsidies for domestic companies and at China’s refusal to export _____________ like lithium over which they enjoy a near monopoly but that are essential for technologies like batteries for electric cars.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).