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History, Civics, and Geography

Grade 11 · On-level practice · 8 questions · Version PG-6AV9DE-SGGA

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

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

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

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What is civic participation?A. Government decisions about taxes and spending B. A sustained rise in the general price level C. Actions people take to influence community and government D. Money, credit, and interest conditions

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What is inflation?A. It informs the public and scrutinizes power B. A sustained rise in the general price level C. An earlier decision used to guide later cases D. Money, credit, and interest conditions

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What is opportunity cost?A. A sustained rise in the general price level B. An earlier decision used to guide later cases C. It informs the public and scrutinizes power D. The next-best alternative given up

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

Answers and teaching notes

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

Worked example

Read the direction, identify the assessed skill, solve or cite evidence, and check the response.

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Using a memorized procedure without checking what the question asks.

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Name the standard skill before answering.