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History, Civics, and Geography

Grade 11 · Building confidence · 8 questions · Version PG-LM267U-1B0V

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What is a public good?A. An earlier decision used to guide later cases B. Money, credit, and interest conditions C. Actions people take to influence community and government D. A good that is nonexcludable and nonrival

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

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Why protect a free press?A. It informs the public and scrutinizes power B. An earlier decision used to guide later cases C. The next-best alternative given up D. Money, credit, and interest conditions

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

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What is precedent?A. An earlier decision used to guide later cases B. Government decisions about taxes and spending C. It informs the public and scrutinizes power D. The next-best alternative given up

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

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What is fiscal policy?A. An earlier decision used to guide later cases B. Government decisions about taxes and spending C. A good that is nonexcludable and nonrival D. The next-best alternative given up

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

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