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History, Civics, and Geography

Grade 11 · Building confidence · 8 questions · Version PG-IK6JL5-1B0V

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

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Why protect a free press?A. A good that is nonexcludable and nonrival B. Actions people take to influence community and government C. Government decisions about taxes and spending D. It informs the public and scrutinizes power

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

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

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What is opportunity cost?A. It informs the public and scrutinizes power B. A sustained rise in the general price level C. A good that is nonexcludable and nonrival D. The next-best alternative given up

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What is civic participation?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. Money, credit, and interest conditions

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What does monetary policy influence?A. Money, credit, and interest conditions B. It informs the public and scrutinizes power C. A good that is nonexcludable and nonrival D. The next-best alternative given up

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

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

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