Ohio Government Study Guide

A town faces budget cuts and can not afford maintenance in the parks. How can a citizen help?

• Emailing Ohio's congressional representative about the issue

• Requesting that the governor gives the town funds for the maintenance

• Organizing a group of citizens to volunteer for weekly park maintenance

• Running for a seat in the General Assembly with a promise to increase funds

The 6th amendment was added to address Anti-Federalist concerns about the Constitution. What concern was addressed?

• It would reduce the power of the federal government

• It failed to give sufficient powers to the executive branch

• It would stop state courts from being more powerful that federal courts

• It failed to protect the civil liberties of individuals

Why is this excerpt from the civil rights act of 1964 needed to reinforce popular soverignty

• to provide protections for voters facing discrimination

• to remove federal oversight from local and state elections

• to clarify when the courts could review voting rights cases

• to limit the influence of religious groups on state and federal elections

In the presidential election of 1800, there was a tie in the Electoral College vote for president. How was the U.S. Constitution amended to change the election procedures of the Electoral College?

• Voters were required to vote directly for presidential candidates instead of having electors.

• the vice president was required to belong to a different party than the president

• Electors were required to vote for the candidate who received the most votes in their state

• Separate balloting was required for candidates for president and vice president

Which statement accurately describes the relationship between the Ohio Constitution and the US Constitution?

• Ohio laws overrule federal laws when there is a conflict

• The structure of the Ohio Constitution does not resemble the structure of the US Constitution

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

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

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 attention to?

• The number of performances held in the auditorium each year

• The amount of money the supporters spend on promoting their positions

• The popularity of the supporters as community leaders

• The projected cost data provided by architects and accountants

How can a citizen become involved in addressing problems that affect the entire state?

• By joining a community watch group

• By volunteering for the fire department

• By signing petitions to place issues on the ballot

• By attending a meeting of the local school board

Which civic responsibility is associated with exercising one's right to vote?

• reporting for jury duty

• receiving firearms training

• serving in the armed forces

• being informed on public issues

What was one way the Constitution was amended to address African Americans inequality during Reconstruction?

• By extending citizenship to former slaves

• By prohibiting the segregation of public facilities

• By providing financial compensation to former slaves

• By appointing African Americans governors in Southern States

This amendment prohibits unreasonable search and seizures?

• 3rd amendment

• 1st amendment

• 7th amendment

• 4th amendment