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History, Civics, and Geography

Grade 11 · On-level practice · 8 questions · Version PG-1A9JHRB-SGGA

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

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

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What is precedent?A. Money, credit, and interest conditions B. Government decisions about taxes and spending C. A good that is nonexcludable and nonrival D. An earlier decision used to guide later cases

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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. Money, credit, and interest conditions D. Government decisions about taxes and spending

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What is inflation?A. The next-best alternative given up B. Government decisions about taxes and spending C. Money, credit, and interest conditions D. A sustained rise in the general price level

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

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Why protect a free press?A. A sustained rise in the general price level B. Money, credit, and interest conditions C. Government decisions about taxes and spending D. It informs the public and scrutinizes power

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

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