Which of the following best summarizes the meaning of this text?
Today, education is perhaps the most important function of state and local governments. Compulsory school attendance laws and the great
expenditures for education both demonstrate our recognition of the importance of education to our democratic society. It is required in the
performance of our most basic public responsibilities, even service in the armed forces. It is the very foundation of good citizenship.
State and local governments should raise taxes to fund more educational programs.
Uneducated people will do a poor job of defending this country.
Education is critical to being a responsible citizen.
. A democratic society spends too much money on education.