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History, Civics, and Geography

Grade 11 · Building confidence · 8 questions · Version PG-PKK5HR-1B0V

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What is precedent?A. An earlier decision used to guide later cases B. A good that is nonexcludable and nonrival C. The next-best alternative given up D. It informs the public and scrutinizes power

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What is fiscal policy?A. Government decisions about taxes and spending B. Money, credit, and interest conditions C. Actions people take to influence community and government D. It informs the public and scrutinizes power

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What is inflation?A. An earlier decision used to guide later cases B. A good that is nonexcludable and nonrival C. Money, credit, and interest conditions D. A sustained rise in the general price level

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What does monetary policy influence?A. Actions people take to influence community and government B. Money, credit, and interest conditions C. A sustained rise in the general price level D. An earlier decision used to guide later cases

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What is civic participation?A. The next-best alternative given up B. Actions people take to influence community and government C. It informs the public and scrutinizes power 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. The next-best alternative given up C. Money, credit, and interest conditions D. A good that is nonexcludable and nonrival

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Why protect a free press?A. A sustained rise in the general price level B. The next-best alternative given up C. A good that is nonexcludable and nonrival D. It informs the public and scrutinizes power

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What is opportunity cost?A. Actions people take to influence community and government B. It informs the public and scrutinizes power C. The next-best alternative given up D. A sustained rise in the general price level

Answers and teaching notes

Use the answers to check the work after the learner finishes. For writing prompts, the guide describes what a strong response should include.

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

Worked example

Read the direction, identify the assessed skill, solve or cite evidence, and check the response.

Common mistake

Using a memorized procedure without checking what the question asks.

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Name the standard skill before answering.