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History, Civics, and Geography

Grade 11 · On-level practice · 8 questions · Version PG-6KUV2D-SGGA

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What is precedent?A. The next-best alternative given up B. A sustained rise in the general price level C. Government decisions about taxes and spending D. An earlier decision used to guide later cases

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What is fiscal policy?A. Actions people take to influence community and government B. An earlier decision used to guide later cases C. Government decisions about taxes and spending D. The next-best alternative given up

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What is a public good?A. A good that is nonexcludable and nonrival B. A sustained rise in the general price level C. Government decisions about taxes and spending D. It informs the public and scrutinizes power

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

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

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

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What is inflation?A. A sustained rise in the general price level B. Money, credit, and interest conditions C. An earlier decision used to guide later cases 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. An earlier decision used to guide later cases C. Money, credit, and interest conditions D. Government decisions about taxes and spending

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

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