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History, Civics, and Geography

Grade 11 · Stretch challenge · 8 questions · Version PG-1T4I5YV-8YUO

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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. Money, credit, and interest conditions D. A sustained rise in the general price level

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Why protect a free press?A. An earlier decision used to guide later cases B. It informs the public and scrutinizes power C. Actions people take to influence community and government D. Government decisions about taxes and spending

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

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What is inflation?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. It informs the public and scrutinizes power

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

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What is civic participation?A. A sustained rise in the general price level B. A good that is nonexcludable and nonrival C. Government decisions about taxes and spending D. Actions people take to influence community and government

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

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What is precedent?A. It informs the public and scrutinizes power B. A good that is nonexcludable and nonrival C. Government decisions about taxes and spending D. An earlier decision used to guide later cases

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

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