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History, Civics, and Geography

Grade 11 · Stretch challenge · 8 questions · Version PG-Y8N9JY-8YUO

1.

What is precedent?A. A good that is nonexcludable and nonrival B. Money, credit, and interest conditions C. An earlier decision used to guide later cases D. A sustained rise in the general price level

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What is opportunity cost?A. Actions people take to influence community and government B. Money, credit, and interest conditions C. A sustained rise in the general price level D. The next-best alternative given up

3.

What is inflation?A. A sustained rise in the general price level B. Government decisions about taxes and spending C. A good that is nonexcludable and nonrival D. An earlier decision used to guide later cases

4.

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

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What does monetary policy influence?A. Money, credit, and interest conditions B. The next-best alternative given up C. Actions people take to influence community and government D. It informs the public and scrutinizes power

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What is a public good?A. The next-best alternative given up B. An earlier decision used to guide later cases C. A sustained rise in the general price level D. A good that is nonexcludable and nonrival

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Why protect a free press?A. A sustained rise in the general price level B. Government decisions about taxes and spending C. Money, credit, and interest conditions D. It informs the public and scrutinizes power

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What is fiscal policy?A. Money, credit, and interest conditions 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

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