Ohio Government Review

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

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

What happens when the laws of 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.
• 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.D. Congress holds hearings on the conflict and determines which law will govern the people of Ohio.

What do the US Congress and the Ohio General Assembly have in common?

• They both meet in Washington D.C.
• They are both the lawmaking bodies of government.
• They are both elected for unlimited terms.
• They are both appointed by the executive branch.

What was the one change made by the 1851 Ohio Constitution that affected how the state was governed?

• The 1851 Ohio Constitution lifted a restriction on how the state could spend its tax funds.
• The 1851 Ohio Constitution permitted the General Assembly to enact retroactive laws.
• The 1851 Ohio Constitution increased the power of the General Assembly.
• The 1851 Ohio Constitution limited the amount of debt the state could accumulate.

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

• Declaring war
• Forming international treaties
• Printing money
• Raising taxes

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

• 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 reduced the burden on the Ohio Supreme Court.
• It provided additional checks and balances against the executive branch.

The Ohio Constitution and the U.S. Constitution are similar in that both

• Included a bill of rights to protect people’s individuals rights.
• Required that the same amount in tax be paid by all people.
• Provided for the direct election of the chief executive.
• Had a provision for the election of all judges.

How did the adoption of the Ohio Constitution of 1851 weaken the power of the General Assembly?

• By establishing that major executive officials would be directly elected by the people.
• By banning the use of poll taxes during elections.
• By creating district courts throughout the state.
• By allowing people to begin voting for the General Assembly.

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
• signing a petition to place an issue on the ballot
• testifying before Congress on a regional issue

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

• filing federal taxes
• launching a campaign to be elected to state office
• worshiping at a local church, temple, synagogue or mosque
• participating in a school board meeting