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Briefly describe the connotation and characteristics of compulsory education.
Answer: (1) Connotation: According to Article 2 of the Compulsory Education Law of People's Republic of China (PRC), compulsory education is an education that all school-age children and adolescents must receive, and it is a public welfare undertaking that the state must guarantee.

(2) Features: ① Mandatory (compulsory); (2) universality (universality and unity); 3 free (public welfare); 4 publicity (nationality); ⑤ foundation.