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History, Civics, and Geography

Grade 11 · Stretch challenge · 8 questions · Version PG-1SUIK9W-8YUO

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

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What does monetary policy influence?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 opportunity cost?A. A sustained rise in the general price level B. Actions people take to influence community and government C. Government decisions about taxes and spending D. The next-best alternative given up

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

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

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

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

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 inflation?A sustained rise in the general price level
  2. What does monetary policy influence?Money, credit, and interest conditions
  3. What is opportunity cost?The next-best alternative given up
  4. What is a public good?A good that is nonexcludable and nonrival
  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. Why protect a free press?It informs the public and scrutinizes power

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.

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Name the standard skill before answering.