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History, Civics, and Geography

Grade 11 · On-level practice · 8 questions · Version PG-7YSVJ8-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. Actions people take to influence community and government D. An earlier decision used to guide later cases

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What is a public good?A. Money, credit, and interest conditions B. Government decisions about taxes and spending C. Actions people take to influence community and government D. A good that is nonexcludable and nonrival

3.

What is fiscal policy?A. Government decisions about taxes and spending B. A good that is nonexcludable and nonrival C. An earlier decision used to guide later cases 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. It informs the public and scrutinizes power

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Why protect a free press?A. A sustained rise in the general price level B. Actions people take to influence community and government C. A good that is nonexcludable and nonrival D. It informs the public and scrutinizes power

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

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What is inflation?A. An earlier decision used to guide later cases B. Money, credit, and interest conditions C. The next-best alternative given up D. A sustained rise in the general price level

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

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.