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History, Civics, and Geography

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

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What is opportunity cost?A. It informs the public and scrutinizes power B. The next-best alternative given up C. An earlier decision used to guide later cases D. Actions people take to influence community and government

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

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

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

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

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What is fiscal policy?A. Government decisions about taxes and spending B. Money, credit, and interest conditions C. A sustained rise in the general price level D. Actions people take to influence community and government

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What is precedent?A. Government decisions about taxes and spending 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 a public good?A. A good that is nonexcludable and nonrival B. Money, credit, and interest conditions C. Government decisions about taxes and spending D. It informs the public and scrutinizes power

Answers and teaching notes

Use the answers to check the work after the learner finishes. For writing prompts, the guide describes what a strong response should include.

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

Worked example

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

Common mistake

Using a memorized procedure without checking what the question asks.

Helpful hint

Name the standard skill before answering.