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WorksheetsOhio Standards of Legislative Branch
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 16mins
Which is considered the "Supreme Law of the Land"?
US Constitution
Ohio Constitution
Declaration of Independence
Magna Carta
The purpose of a Preamble is to do what?
Summarize the main points of the Constitution
Provide a conclusion to the Constitution
List the references used in the Constitution
Provide an introduction and set the tone for the Constitution
The three branches of government are:
Judicial
Executive
Legislative
Military
The (a) is the leader of the United States Executive Branch. The Ohio Executive Branch leader is (b)
The highest level of the Judicial Branch for BOTH the United States and Ohio is called what:
Supreme Court
District Courts
Appellate Courts
Circuit Courts
The Legislative Branch in Ohio is called the what:
Congress
General Assembly
Supreme Court
Governor
The two houses of the Ohio Legislative Branch is called what?
Senate
President
House of Representatives
Congress
How many people are in Ohio's Senate?
99
100
35
33
How many people are in Ohio's House of Representatives?
99
35
33
435
How often are Ohio's House of Representatives elected?
Every 2 years
Every 4 years
Every 6 years
Every 8 years
What year will the next Governor election happen for Ohio?
2024
2025
2026
2027
In Ohio's original constitution of 1802, which of the following did the Supreme Court have to do?
Travel to each county
Be chosen by General Assembly
Vote out Governors
Pass Laws
What changes happened to Ohio's Executive Branch from the 1802 to the 1851 Constitution?
The General Assembly no longer chooses positions
It expanded the Executive Branch
It allowed them to pass laws
The Governor lost all power
How much debt can Ohio go into? What is it's limit?
$500,000
There is no limit.
$750,000
$100,000
What does the word "Federalism" mean?
Dividing power between states and the national government
Having a federal government that has all of the power
Only states have power
There is no real relationship between the States and National Government.
How was the state of Ohio created?
People decided to make a state
The Northwest Ordinance allowed it to be created
Pennsylvania grew too big.
It was always a state.
Which of the following were problems with Ohio's 1802 Constitution?
General Assembly had TOO much power
State was in massive debt
We had no governor
Uneven taxes on citizens
Can the people of Ohio petition to have a law put onto the ballot?
yes
no
What are qualifications for running for Ohio's General Assembly?
18 years old
Resident of your district for 1+ years before election
Eligible Voter
College Degree
What are the qualifications to be on Ohio's Supreme Court?
Resident of the municipality they represent
Licensed in Ohio (Law)
35 years old
Practiced law for 6+ years OR served as judge of court of record
