American Government EOC Review

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An _____________ allows citizens to draft laws they would like to see adopted.

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initiative

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9-12.AG.16

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Problem: There were too many court cases in the state. Solution: What is the best solution? Options: Set debt limits for the state, Create more courts, Limit the number of court cases, Require major officials to be elected, Allow citizens to vote for governor.

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Create more courts

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Problem: There was a significant amount of state debt. Solution: What is the solution? Options: Set debt limits for the state, Create more courts, Limit the number of court cases, Require major officials to be elected, Allow citizens to vote for governor.

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Set debt limits for the state

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Problem: Major officials were too powerful and they were appointed, not elected. Solution: What is a proposed solution? Options: Set debt limits for the state, Create more courts, Limit the number of court cases, Require major officials to be elected, Allow citizens to vote for governor

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Require major officials to be elected

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Which civic or political activity can citizens carry out at the state level? Options: organizing a neighborhood watch patrol, serving in the active-duty army or air force, testifying before Congress on a regional issue, signing a petition to place an issue on the ballot

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signing a petition to place an issue on the ballot

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Which action describes a civic responsibility at the local or municipal level? Options: filing federal taxes, participating in school board meetings, launching a campaign to be elected to state office, worshiping at a local church, temple, synagogue, or mosque

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participating in school board meetings

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The Ohio Constitution of 1851 established district courts. How did this solve an existing problem in the state?

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It reduced the burden on the Ohio Supreme Court

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What happens when the laws of Ohio and the federal government contradict one another?

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The U.S. Constitution is followed because it states that the laws of the U.S. take precedence over state law.

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A citizen makes a comment during an Ohio General Assembly committee hearing on a proposed state education bill related to funding the state will provide local schools. Which level and branch of government is the target of this method of government engagement?

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Ohio legislative branch

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What historical document paved the way for Ohio to become a state? Options: Articles of Confederation, U.S. Constitution, Northwest Ordinance, Declaration of Independence

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Northwest Ordinance