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History, Civics, and Geography

Grade 11 · Stretch challenge · 8 questions · Version PG-1PINBY8-8YUO

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What does monetary policy influence?A. A good that is nonexcludable and nonrival B. Money, credit, and interest conditions C. A sustained rise in the general price level D. The next-best alternative given up

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What is fiscal policy?A. Government decisions about taxes and spending B. It informs the public and scrutinizes power C. A good that is nonexcludable and nonrival 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. A sustained rise in the general price level C. Money, credit, and interest conditions D. Actions people take to influence community and government

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What is inflation?A. A sustained rise in the general price level B. Government decisions about taxes and spending C. Money, credit, and interest conditions D. A good that is nonexcludable and nonrival

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What is a public good?A. Government decisions about taxes and spending B. A sustained rise in the general price level C. The next-best alternative given up D. A good that is nonexcludable and nonrival

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What is precedent?A. An earlier decision used to guide later cases B. Actions people take to influence community and government C. A sustained rise in the general price level D. The next-best alternative given up

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Why protect a free press?A. It informs the public and scrutinizes power B. Government decisions about taxes and spending C. Actions people take to influence community and government 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. A good that is nonexcludable and nonrival C. Money, credit, and interest conditions D. An earlier decision used to guide later cases

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 does monetary policy influence?Money, credit, and interest conditions
  2. What is fiscal policy?Government decisions about taxes and spending
  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 precedent?An earlier decision used to guide later cases
  7. Why protect a free press?It informs the public and scrutinizes power
  8. What is civic participation?Actions people take to influence community and government

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.