American Government EOC CS # 16 Ohio Constitution

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

• initiative

• referendum

• recall

• election

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The 3 main problems with the original Ohio Constitution were

• The state had accumulated too much debt

• There were too many court cases

• Funding for education was non existent

• The legislative branch was overly powerful

• The citizens had no say in picking the governor

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The 3 fixes to the problems with the original Ohio Constitution were...

• 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

Problem: There were too many court cases in the state

Solution:

• 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

Problem: There was a significant amount of state debt

Solution:

• 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

Problem: Major officials were too powerful and they were appointed, not elected

Solution:

• 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

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

• 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

Which action describes a civic responsibility at the local or municipal level?

• 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

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

• It reduced the burden on the Ohio Supreme Court

• It brought civic order during a time of social disorder and chaos

• It curbed the federal government's infringement on Ohio's state rights

• It provided additional checks and balances against the executive branch

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

• The Ohio Supreme Court determines which law will be enforced in Ohio

• State law is followed because both constitutions agree that state law takes precedence over federal law

• The U.S. Congress holds hearing on the conflict and determine which law will govern the people of Ohio

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