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History, Civics, and Geography

Grade 11 · Building confidence · 8 questions · Version PG-QYI5YM-1B0V

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

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What is fiscal policy?A. An earlier decision used to guide later cases B. A sustained rise in the general price level C. Government decisions about taxes and spending D. Money, credit, and interest conditions

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What is opportunity cost?A. It informs the public and scrutinizes power B. The next-best alternative given up C. A sustained rise in the general price level D. Money, credit, and interest conditions

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What is civic participation?A. Actions people take to influence community and government B. A good that is nonexcludable and nonrival C. Money, credit, and interest conditions D. Government decisions about taxes and spending

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What is a public good?A. Government decisions about taxes and spending B. A good that is nonexcludable and nonrival C. Actions people take to influence community and government D. The next-best alternative given up

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What does monetary policy influence?A. Money, credit, and interest conditions 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. An earlier decision used to guide later cases B. Money, credit, and interest conditions C. A good that is nonexcludable and nonrival D. Government decisions about taxes and spending

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Why protect a free press?A. A sustained rise in the general price level B. An earlier decision used to guide later cases C. Money, credit, and interest conditions D. It informs the public and scrutinizes power

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

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