Ohio US Government AIR Test Review Standards 1 - 4

Which source of information about the issue is both credible and relevant?

• A. a guide to identifying aircraft released by the Federal Aviation Administration

• B. a website where residents of the city post their opinions about the possible construction of the airport

• C. a brochure published by the airport’s developers promoting the economic benefits of building the airport

• D. a report on the environmental impact of the airport authored by a group of scientists and urban planners

Identify the method used to influence legislators in the passage of a bill in the following scenario: Emphasizing parts of a bill that opposing members agreed upon during a debate

• consensus building

• lobbying

• filibustering

• veto power

Which factor will contribute to the credibility of the report as a source on the topic?

• A. the length of the report

• B. the cost of the report to the city

• C. the number of tables and charts in the report

• D. the qualifications of the contributors to the report

Identify the method used to influence legislators in the passage of a bill in the following scenario: Removing a line from a bill that was an impediment to a legislator's support.

• compromise

• lobbying

• filibustering

• vetoing

Citizens must choose between a plan to build a new city auditorium or a plan to restore the old one. Supporters of the new auditorium claim that building a new auditorium would be more economical than restoring the old one. In evaluating the credibility of this claim, citizens should pay particular attention to:

• the projected cost data provided by architects and accountants.

• the opinions of local residents about the old auditorium.

• the historical significance of the old auditorium.

• the aesthetic appeal of the new auditorium.

Which branch interprets laws and hands down punishments to those convicted of crimes?

• executive

• legislative

• judicial

• administrative

Which branch of government makes laws?

• executive

• judicial

• legislative

• administrative

Identify the method used to influence legislators in the passage of a bill in the following scenario: Data was used to sway undecided legislators

• persuasion

• coercion

• negotiation

• intimidation

What is a political party?

• a group of people who share similar views on political issues.

• a collection of individuals with no common beliefs.

• a government organization that enforces laws.

• a social club for political discussions.

How could a citizen work within his or her own community to help the local government address the problem of budget cuts affecting landscaping in town parks?

• A. by emailing Ohio’s congressional delegation to inform them of this issue

• B. by organizing a group of residents to volunteer for weekly park maintenance

• C. by requesting that the governor supply the town with state funds for park maintenance

• D. by running for a seat in the General Assembly with a promise to increase funding for local parks