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History, Civics, and Geography

Grade 11 · Building confidence · 8 questions · Version PG-PAKJSS-1B0V

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What is civic participation?A. An earlier decision used to guide later cases B. Actions people take to influence community and government C. Government decisions about taxes and spending D. A good that is nonexcludable and nonrival

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What is precedent?A. A sustained rise in the general price level B. A good that is nonexcludable and nonrival C. The next-best alternative given up D. An earlier decision used to guide later cases

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Why protect a free press?A. Actions people take to influence community and government B. A sustained rise in the general price level C. The next-best alternative given up D. It informs the public and scrutinizes power

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What is fiscal policy?A. Actions people take to influence community and government B. The next-best alternative given up C. Money, credit, and interest conditions D. Government decisions about taxes and spending

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What is inflation?A. The next-best alternative given up B. Money, credit, and interest conditions C. A good that is nonexcludable and nonrival D. A sustained rise in the general price level

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What does monetary policy influence?A. Money, credit, and interest conditions B. The next-best alternative given up C. Government decisions about taxes and spending D. A sustained rise in the general price level

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What is a public good?A. A sustained rise in the general price level B. A good that is nonexcludable and nonrival C. Government decisions about taxes and spending D. The next-best alternative given up

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What is opportunity cost?A. Actions people take to influence community and government B. An earlier decision used to guide later cases C. A good that is nonexcludable and nonrival D. The next-best alternative given up

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  1. What is civic participation?Actions people take to influence community and government
  2. What is precedent?An earlier decision used to guide later cases
  3. Why protect a free press?It informs the public and scrutinizes power
  4. What is fiscal policy?Government decisions about taxes and spending
  5. What is inflation?A sustained rise in the general price level
  6. What does monetary policy influence?Money, credit, and interest conditions
  7. What is a public good?A good that is nonexcludable and nonrival
  8. What is opportunity cost?The next-best alternative given up

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