Ohio State Government and Constitution Quiz

How are the powers of Ohio’s state government consistent with the U.S. federal government?

• Ohio’s legislative branch has the power to pass laws

• Ohio’s legislative branch has the power to appoint all executive officials

• Ohio’s executive branch has the power to negotiate with foreign nations

• Ohio’s executive branch has the power to appoint Supreme Court justices

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

• By creating courts throughout the state

• By banning the use of poll taxes during elections

• By allowing people to begin voting for the office of governor

• By establishing that major executive officials would be directly elected by the people

You want to persuade the government to establish stronger national pollution standards for reducing carbon in the atmosphere. Which is the correct government body to contact to express your opinion and to bring about the outcome you favor?

• Your town’s city council

• Ohio General Assembly

• U.S. Supreme Court

• U.S. Congress

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

• Filing federal taxes

• participating in school board meetings

• Launching a campaign to be elected to state office

• Worshiping at a local church, temple, synagogue, or mosque

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

• It reduced the burden on the Ohio Supreme Court

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

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

• It provided additional checks and balances against the executive branch

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

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

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

A citizen makes a comment during an Ohio General Assembly committee hearing on a proposed state education bill related to the amount of funding the state will provide to local schools. Which level and branch of government is the target of this method of government engagement?

• Ohio executive branch

• Ohio legislative branch

• United States executive branch

• United States legislative branch

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

• Raising taxes

• Declaring war

• Printing money

• Forming international treaties

All revenue bills must begin in the House of Representatives

• Ohio

• U.S.

There are no qualifications to serve on these courts

• Ohio

• U.S.