Ohio State Test

Which branch of the Ohio Government would be responsible for overriding a veto by the governor? 

• The Judicial Branch

• The Governor's Cabinet

• The Legislative Branch

• The Executive Branch

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

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

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

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

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

Which statement accurately describes the relationship between the Ohio Constitution and the U.S. Constitution?

• The Ohio Constitution is consistent with the key principles of the U.S. Constitution, but contains some laws that differ from the laws of the U.S. Constitution.

• The structure of the Ohio Constitution does not resemble the structure of the U.S. Constitution.

• Ohio laws overrule federal laws when there is a conflict.

• All articles of the Ohio Constitution must be the same as all articles of the U.S. Constitution.

According to the Ohio and U.S. constitutions, which responsibility is held by both the state of Ohio and the federal government?

•  forming international treaties

• printing money

• declaring war

• raising taxes

Which branch of the Ohio government has two main parts?

• The Judicial Branch

• The Legislative Branch

• The Executive Branch

• The Governor's Cabinet

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

•  It provided additional checks and balances against the executive branch

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

• It reduced the burden on the Ohio Supreme Court

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

Which branch of the Ohio government is responsible for interpreting the laws?

• A) The Executive Branch

• B) The Legislative Branch

• C) The Judicial Branch

• D) The Governor's Cabinet

What is the primary function of the Ohio General Assembly?

• A) To enforce laws

• B) To interpret laws

• C) To create laws

• D) To veto laws

Which document serves as the supreme law of the state of Ohio?

• A) The Ohio Constitution

• B) The U.S. Constitution

• C) The Ohio Revised Code

• D) The Ohio Bill of Rights

Who has the power to veto legislation in Ohio?

• A) The Chief Justice of the Ohio Supreme Court

• B) The Governor of Ohio

• C) The Speaker of the Ohio House

• D) The President of the Ohio Senate