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History, Civics, and Geography

Grade 11 · Stretch challenge · 8 questions · Version PG-1S0JR6Z-8YUO

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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. Government decisions about taxes and spending D. A sustained rise in the general price level

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Why protect a free press?A. Government decisions about taxes and spending B. The next-best alternative given up C. A sustained rise in the general price level D. It informs the public and scrutinizes power

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What does monetary policy influence?A. Money, credit, and interest conditions B. Government decisions about taxes and spending C. The next-best alternative given up D. An earlier decision used to guide later cases

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

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What is fiscal policy?A. Government decisions about taxes and spending B. A good that is nonexcludable and nonrival 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. Actions people take to influence community and government B. Government decisions about taxes and spending 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. A good that is nonexcludable and nonrival C. It informs the public and scrutinizes power D. An earlier decision used to guide later cases

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

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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 does monetary policy influence?Money, credit, and interest conditions
  4. What is opportunity cost?The next-best alternative given up
  5. What is fiscal policy?Government decisions about taxes and spending
  6. What is civic participation?Actions people take to influence community and government
  7. What is precedent?An earlier decision used to guide later cases
  8. What is inflation?A sustained rise in the general price level

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