Civic Engagement Quiz

Your city is debating whether to put in a Canes in a Plaza on East Market Street. Evelyn, Emma, and Mia want to support the new Fast Food Restaurant. Which method would be effective in helping to determine public policy on this decision?

• Participate in the governor's re-election campaign.

• Send an email to your U.S. senators expressing your point of view.

• Attend the meeting of the city council and present the benefits of Canes being added to the area.

• Organize a letter-writing campaign to members of the Ohio General Assembly.

The Ohio General Assembly is considering a bill that would increase the amount Ohioans pay for healthcare each year. Many people are opposed to the passage of this bill. What would be the most effective action that this group could take to influence the General Assembly's vote on this bill?

• filing an appeal with the state Supreme Court

• starting a letter-writing campaign to state legislators

• offering comments during local city council meetings

• holding public demonstrations in front of the White House

Emma is passionate about Gun Control and wants to persuade the government to establish stronger national gun control standards. Which is the correct government body for her to contact to express her opinion and to bring about the outcome she favors?

• her town's city council

• Ohio General Assembly

• U.S. Supreme Court

• U.S. Congress

To change a federal tax law, which two methods would be most appropriate?

• Testify before Congress and start a letter writing campaign to the governor

• Lobby the Ohio General Assembly and elect a new mayor

• Run for mayor and speak at a public meeting

• Send an impact study to the U.S. Department of Education and campaign for new city council members

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

• Ohio executive branch

• Ohio legislative branch

• United States executive branch

• United States legislative branch

If Abigail believes that a new playground should be built in her neighborhood park, what appropriate action should she take?

• Write letters to the governor and members of the General Assembly

• Campaign for a challenger running against a current U.S. senator

• Sign a petition to be sent to the president

• Speak at a city council meeting

If Zoe believes her views are being misrepresented at the congressional level, what appropriate action should she take?

• Write letters to the governor and members of the General Assembly

• Campaign for a challenger running against a current U.S. senator

• Sign a petition to be sent to the president

• Speak at a city council meeting

Which branch of government begins the debate over a bill in the U.S. Congress?

• Executive

• Judicial

• Legislative

• None of the above

When a bill becomes law and the Governor of Ohio directs agencies to implement its provisions, which level of government is primarily involved?

• Federal

• State

• Local

• International

In the scenario where the Ohio Supreme Court hears arguments over challenges to the law, which branch of government is this referring to?

• Executive

• Judicial

• Legislative

• None of the above