How to check apps running in background?

Hello Folks,
- How do I check which apps are running in the background at all times? 
- How do I stop them from running in the background?
Thanks

Read through these links to understand iOS multitasking...
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4211
http://speirs.org/blog/2012/1/2/misconceptions-about-ios-multitasking.html
http://www.macworld.com/article/1164616/how_ios_multitasking_really_works.html
http://whenwillapple.com/blog/2010/04/19/iphone-os-4-multitasking-explained-agai n/
Note that the vast majority of apps do not run in the background.  What you see in the tray after double-clicking the Home button are recently used apps.

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