Ohio EOC

In 1851 a new Ohio Constitution was written which made several changes to improve governing including:

• • Major executive officials and all judges were to be elected.

• • District courts were added.

• • Debt limitations were instituted.

Individuals in Ohio have a responsibility to assist state and local governments as they address relevant and often controversial problems that directly affect their communities. Identify and explain roles that Ohio’s citizens can play in helping state and local government address problems facing their communities. (CHECK ALL)

• Involvement at the state level can range from paying taxes to serving in the National Guard, running for state office, voting, and signing petitions to place issues on the ballot.

• Involvement at the local level can range from organizing civic activities to running for local office, attending meetings of local boards and commissions, joining community watch groups, and serving in a volunteer fire department.

How are the powers of Ohio’s state government consistent with the powers of the U.S. federal government?

• Ohio’s legislative branch has the power to pass laws

• Ohio’s legislative branch has the power to appoint all executive officials

• Ohio’s executive branch has the power to negotiate with foreign nations

• Ohio’s executive branch has the power to appoint U.S. Supreme Court justices

What was one of the major changes made in the Ohio Constitution of 1851?

• Major executive officials and all judges were to be elected.

• The governor was given the power to veto laws.

• The state capital was moved to Cleveland.

• Ohio was divided into three separate states.

Which of the following is a responsibility of Ohio citizens at the state level?

• Paying taxes

• Organizing civic activities

• Joining community watch groups

• Serving in a volunteer fire department

How does Ohio's legislative branch compare to the U.S. federal government?

• It has the power to pass laws.

• It can appoint all executive officials.

• It can negotiate with foreign nations.

• It can appoint U.S. Supreme Court justices.

What is one way Ohio citizens can participate in local government?

• Running for local office

• Serving in the National Guard

• Voting in federal elections

• Signing petitions for national issues

What was a significant outcome of the Ohio Constitution of 1851 regarding the judiciary?

• District courts were added.

• The Supreme Court was abolished.

• Judges were appointed for life.

• The judiciary was merged with the executive branch.

Which of the following roles can Ohio citizens play in helping local government?

• Attending meetings of local boards and commissions

• Paying federal taxes

• Serving in the U.S. military

• Running for federal office

What is a similarity between Ohio's state government and the U.S. federal government?

• Both have a legislative branch that can pass laws.

• Both have a single executive leader.

• Both have a judiciary that can veto laws.

• Both have a legislative branch that appoints judges.