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History, Civics, and Geography

Grade 11 · On-level practice · 8 questions · Version PG-56WULI-SGGA

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What is precedent?A. Government decisions about taxes and spending B. An earlier decision used to guide later cases C. It informs the public and scrutinizes power D. Actions people take to influence community and government

2.

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

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

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What does monetary policy influence?A. A good that is nonexcludable and nonrival B. Money, credit, and interest conditions C. Actions people take to influence community and government D. A sustained rise in the general price level

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Why protect a free press?A. An earlier decision used to guide later cases 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 inflation?A. A sustained rise in the general price level B. Money, credit, and interest conditions C. The next-best alternative given up D. A good that is nonexcludable and nonrival

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

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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

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 a public good?A good that is nonexcludable and nonrival
  3. What is opportunity cost?The next-best alternative given up
  4. What does monetary policy influence?Money, credit, and interest conditions
  5. Why protect a free press?It informs the public and scrutinizes power
  6. What is inflation?A sustained rise in the general price level
  7. What is fiscal policy?Government decisions about taxes and spending
  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.

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Name the standard skill before answering.