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History, Civics, and Geography

Grade 11 · On-level practice · 8 questions · Version PG-5GWGAH-SGGA

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What is a public good?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. A good that is nonexcludable and nonrival

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What is fiscal policy?A. It informs the public and scrutinizes power B. Money, credit, and interest conditions C. Government decisions about taxes and spending D. A sustained rise in the general price level

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

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What is civic participation?A. The next-best alternative given up B. Government decisions about taxes and spending C. It informs the public and scrutinizes power D. Actions people take to influence community and government

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What is inflation?A. The next-best alternative given up B. A good that is nonexcludable and nonrival C. Actions people take to influence community and government D. A sustained rise in the general price level

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

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

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.