The new 1851 constitution limited the total debt Ohio would accumulate because...

we had accumulated over $20 million in debt

banks were no longer extending as much credit

How was the governor selected under both constitutions (1802 & 1851)?

elected by popular vote of the people

appointed by the president of the United States

appointed by the Ohio legislature

appointed by the judicial branch

Why was a new constitution needed in 1851?

Constitution of 1802 lacked popular sovereignty, an overburdened judicial branch, and a corrupt legislature

Political parties emerged in 1850

The people didn't want a change

A new constitution is needed every 50 years

How did the 1851 Constitution solve the problems for the judicial branch?

added a layer of local courts in each county (appeals)

added five more judges to the judicial branch

made the travel requirement less frequent

said all appeals cases would be heard in the state capitol

How did the 1851 Constitution solve Ohio's debt?

They set a debt limit for state spending

They told the governor to quit spending money they didn't have

They had a fundraiser to raise money to pay off the debt.

All expenditures had to be approved by all three branches

How are judges selected in both Ohio constitutions?

1802-appointed by General Assembly 1851- voted by people

1851-appointed by General Assembly 1802- voted by people

1802-appointed by General Assembly 1851- appointed by people

1802-appointed by people 1851- voted by people

What is an initiative?

the citizens want a law and they put it on the state ballot so everyone can vote

the legislature passes a law by creating a bill

the courts issue a law and add it to the constitution

when the people repeal a law passed by the legislature

What is a referendum?

When the citizens don't like a law passed by the General Assembly and they vote to remove it

When a law is changed by the judiciary

When a bill only passes one house

An idea created by the people and put on the ballot for all to vote on

What was one change made by the 1851 Constitution that affected how the state was governed?

limited the amount of debt the state could accumulate

Increased the power of the General Assembly

permitted the General assembly to enact retroactive laws

lifted the restriction on how the state could spend its tax funds

Examples of ways that someone may become involved at the state level are: (Check three)

voting and running for state office

serving in the Ohio National Guard

paying taxes and signing petitions to place issues on the ballot

joining the volunteer fire department

Involvement at the local level of government can involve

organizing civic activities, attending meetings of local boards and commissions, joining community watch groups, and serving in a volunteer fire department.

joining the Air Force or Marines

volunteering for the state Democratic or Republican parties

making phone calls in favor of a US presidential candidate.

Which would be the best title for all of the following headlines? "Issuing Writs of Cert", "Accepting an Amicus Curiae Brief", "Ruling an action by the President to be unconstitutional"

Situations protected by the Bill of Rights

Provisions of Article I of the US Constitution

Which power of the Supreme Court expanded its authority beyond what was stated in the original US Constitution?

Applying judicial review to state and national laws

changing the operation of the Electoral College

increasing the number of Justices on the Supreme Court

eliminating the power of the President to veto bills

The Supreme Court's power of judicial review came about as a result of

the Court's own interpretation of the Constitution

A provision in the Bill of Rights

the Court's decision to hear appeals regarding taxation

A group of Ohio judges wish to change the sentencing guidelines for people convicted of a misdemeanor. Which action would be most appropriate for these judges to take regarding this public policy issue?

meet with members of the General Assembly

attend a decision about to be delivered by the US Supreme Court

support a candidate to be nominated to the Ohio Supreme Court

call for a meeting with the President of the US

Select ALL the decisions of the U.S. Court of Appeals.

Overturn the lower court's decision

Remand the case back to the lower court

People who dodged the draft by fleeing to Canada during the Vietnam War were pardoned by President Jimmy Carter. President Carter was acting under his authority as _______.

Individual empowered to negotiate treaties

President Obama nominated Sonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court. Before she could take her seat on the Supreme Court, her appointment had to be

accepted by a majority of members of the Supreme Court.

receive a majority vote for the President’s Cabinet.

obtain a two-thirds vote in the US House of Representatives.

To win a Presidential election, a candidate must win a

majority of the Electoral College vote

2/3 vote of the state legislatures

“The nation deserves and I will select a Supreme Court justice that Americans can be proud of… I will choose a nominee in a timely manner so that the hearing and the vote can be completed before the new Supreme Court term begins…” -President George W. Bush, 2005 Under Article II of the US Constitution, which power does this statement by President Bush suggest?

Power to nominate justices to the Supreme Court

President's power to issue Executive Orders

Which action would most likely result in the greatest increase in the power of the executive branch?

broadening the President’s wartime authority

abolishing the Electoral College.

submitting a budget for Congressional approval.

lowering the age at which a person could be elected President

Which statement illustrates the system of checks & balances?

The Senate rejects the President's nominee for Supreme Court justice

The Electoral College cast 435 votes for President

The President fires a military commander

A Congressional committee revises the language of a bill

In 1944, FDR was elected to a 4th term as President. Which action was taken to prevent future Presidents from breaking the two-term tradition?

A constitutional amendment was adopted, placing term limits on the Presidency

Both major political parties agreed to nominate a new candidate for President after an incumbent's second term

The Supreme Court ruled that a President could serve for only 8 years

An unwritten agreement was made by Presidential candidates that they would serve for no more than two terms

A major reason the 20th amendment was added to the US Constitution was to

shorten the time a President served as "lame duck"

limit the power of state governments

provide for equal treatment of all people

protect individual liberties from an abusive President

Citizens engage in civic duties and political activities at the local, state, and national levels. Some types of activities take place at one level but not at another. Which civic or political activity can citizens carry out at the state level?

signing a petition to place an issue on the ballot

organizing a neighborhood watch patrol

serving in the active-duty army or air force

testifying before Congress on a regional issue

Which right allows US citizens to directly participate in the electoral process?

the right to legal representation

What is a responsibility of exercising the right to vote?

being informed on public issues

A city government is holding a vote to decide whether to construct a new airport on city land. An undecided voter has gathered several sources of information about the proposed airport to help her decide how to vote. Which source of information about the issue is both credible and relevant?

a report on the environmental impact of the airport authored by a group of scientists and urban planners

a guide to identifying aircraft released by the Federal Aviation Administration

a website where residents of the city post their opinions about the possible construction of the airport

a brochure published by the airport's developers promoting the economic benefits of building the airport

Citizens must choose between a plan to build a new city auditorium or a plan to restore the old one. Supporters of the new auditorium claim that building a new auditorium would be more economical than restoring the old one. In evaluating the credibility of this claim, citizens should pay particular attention to

the projected cost data provided by architects and accountants.

the number of performances held in the auditorium each year.

the amount of money the supporters spend on promoting their position.

the popularity of the supporters as community leaders.

How can a citizen become involved in addressing problems that affect the entire state?

by signing petitions to place issues on the ballot

by joining a community watch group

by volunteering for the fire department

by attending a meeting of the local school board

In the US, rights carry responsibilities. Which is a civic responsibility of citizens?

being active in a political party

Which right of US citizens does serving on a jury safeguard?

right to be the mayor of a city

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What historical document paved the way for Ohio to become a state?

Articles of Confederation

U.S. Constitution

Northwest Ordinance

Declaration of Independence

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

One criticism of the 1802 Constitution was that the ___________branch was too powerful.

legislative

executive

judicial

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The 1851 Constitutution included all of the following changes EXCEPT

The governors term was changed to 4 years

Judges were elected rather than appointed

The top executive offices become elected rather than appointed

The debt limit was abolished

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which Ohio Constitution were top executive officials appointed by the General Assembly?

1802

1851

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Ohio voters must approve an amendment to the Ohio Constitution before it can be ratified.

true

false

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many branches of government does Ohio have?

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Ohio officially became a state in _______________________.

1803

1788

1800

1776

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