Ohio State Test

Which branch of government reviews and interprets the law to make sure they're following the Constitution?

• The Executive (President)

• The Legislative (Congress)

• The Judicial Branch (the Supreme Court)

• All of these

Which action violates the 1st Amendment?

• A citizen's house is searched without a warrant.

• An individual is put on trial twice for the same crime.

• A reporter is arrested for writing an article that criticizes the government.

• A person is forced to testify against themselves in court.

Basic principles which help define the government of the United States include: (CHECK ALL)

• Popular Sovereignty

• Limited Government

• Federalism

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and Balances

. As a framework for the state, the Ohio Constitution has similarities and differences to the federal Constitution; it was changed in 1851 to address difficulties governing the state.

Similarities between the Ohio and U.S. Constitutions: (CHECK ALL)

• • separation of powers into three branches (executive, judicial, legislative)

• • checks and balances

• • limited government

• • bill of rights

• • popular sovereignty; and

  • elections.

As a framework for the state, the Ohio Constitution has similarities and differences to the federal Constitution; it was changed in 1851 to address difficulties governing the state. Differences between the Ohio and U.S. Constitutions: (CHECK ALL)

• Ohio Constitution:

  • Citizens can directly vote on laws through initiative and referendum.

  • Judges are elected.

  • Legislators are term-limited.

• U.S. Constitution:

  • Legislators vote on laws for citizens.

  • Judges are appointed.

  • Legislators do not have term limits.

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

(CHECK ALL)

• • 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.

This person leads the Executive Branch for the State of Ohio

• Governor

• President

• Lt. Governor

• Vice President

This person takes over if something happens to the current governor.

• Lt. Governor

• Vice Governor

• Chief Justice

• Speaker of the House

When the people of Ohio get numerous signatures on a petition to create a law and put it in directly on the voting ballot and bypass the General Assembly they are using the tactic of...

• optional referendum

• direct initiative

• indirect initiative

• popular referendum