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History, Civics, and Geography

Grade 11 · Building confidence · 8 questions · Version PG-I07C77-1B0V

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

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What is civic participation?A. Money, credit, and interest conditions B. The next-best alternative given up C. Actions people take to influence community and government D. A sustained rise in the general price level

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What is a public good?A. It informs the public and scrutinizes power B. Actions people take to influence community and government C. A good that is nonexcludable and nonrival D. Money, credit, and interest conditions

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What is precedent?A. Actions people take to influence community and government B. An earlier decision used to guide later cases C. A sustained rise in the general price level D. Government decisions about taxes and spending

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

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

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What is inflation?A. A sustained rise in the general price level B. An earlier decision used to guide later cases C. Actions people take to influence community and government D. Government decisions about taxes and spending

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

Worked example

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

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Using a memorized procedure without checking what the question asks.

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Name the standard skill before answering.