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History, Civics, and Geography

Grade 11 · Stretch challenge · 8 questions · Version PG-OCG93N-8YUO

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What is civic participation?A. Government decisions about taxes and spending B. The next-best alternative given up C. Actions people take to influence community and government D. A good that is nonexcludable and nonrival

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What is inflation?A. Actions people take to influence community and government B. A sustained rise in the general price level C. It informs the public and scrutinizes power D. A good that is nonexcludable and nonrival

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Why protect a free press?A. A good that is nonexcludable and nonrival B. Actions people take to influence community and government C. The next-best alternative given up D. It informs the public and scrutinizes power

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

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What does monetary policy influence?A. Money, credit, and interest conditions B. A good that is nonexcludable and nonrival C. The next-best alternative given up D. Actions people take to influence community and government

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What is opportunity cost?A. Actions people take to influence community and government B. The next-best alternative given up C. Government decisions about taxes and spending D. Money, credit, and interest conditions

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What is precedent?A. An earlier decision used to guide later cases B. It informs the public and scrutinizes power C. A good that is nonexcludable and nonrival D. Money, credit, and interest conditions

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

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

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.