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History, Civics, and Geography

Grade 11 · On-level practice · 8 questions · Version PG-1WVO7SF-SGGA

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What is civic participation?A. A good that is nonexcludable and nonrival B. Actions people take to influence community and government C. The next-best alternative given up 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. A good that is nonexcludable and nonrival C. The next-best alternative given up D. Actions people take to influence community and government

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What is fiscal policy?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. It informs the public and scrutinizes power

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What is a public good?A. Money, credit, and interest conditions B. A good that is nonexcludable and nonrival C. Government decisions about taxes and spending D. A sustained rise in the general price level

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What is opportunity cost?A. A good that is nonexcludable and nonrival B. Government decisions about taxes and spending C. Actions people take to influence community and government D. The next-best alternative given up

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

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Why protect a free press?A. A good that is nonexcludable and nonrival B. It informs the public and scrutinizes power C. The next-best alternative given up D. Actions people take to influence community and government

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 civic participation?Actions people take to influence community and government
  2. What does monetary policy influence?Money, credit, and interest conditions
  3. What is fiscal policy?Government decisions about taxes and spending
  4. What is a public good?A good that is nonexcludable and nonrival
  5. What is opportunity cost?The next-best alternative given up
  6. What is precedent?An earlier decision used to guide later cases
  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

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.