Civic Involvement and Role of the People
Which right allows U.S. citizens to directly participate in the electoral process?
A. the right to vote
B. the right to a trial by jury
C. the right to religious freedom
D. the right to legal representation
A. The right to vote
What is the U.S. Constitution?
A. A collection of historical documents that outline the country's history.
B. The set of rules that guides how the federal government operates and protects citizens' rights.
C. A historical account of the American Revolution.
D. A list of all the presidents of the United States.
B. The set of rules that guides how the federal government operates and protects citizens' rights.
Which branch of the U.S. government is responsible for making laws?
A. Executive
B. Judicial
C. Legislative
D. Military
C. Legislative
Who is the head of the executive branch in the state of Ohio?
A. President
B. Mayor
C. Governor
D. Speaker of the House
C. Governor
What is public policy?
A. A company’s customer service plan
B. A set of laws and actions created by the government to solve problems
C. A rule made by a teacher or principal
D. A document written by the media
B. A set of laws and actions created by the government to solve problems
How can a citizen become involved in addressing problems that affect the entire state?
A. by joining a community watch group
B. by volunteering for the fire department
C. by signing petitions to place issues on the ballot
D. by attending a meeting of the local school board
C. by signing petitions to place issues on the ballot
15th Amendment Section 1. The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude. Section 2. The Congress shall have the power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation.
What was the result of the addition of this amendment to the U.S. Constitution?
A. The requirements for citizenship were revised.
B. Civil rights were extended to disenfranchised groups.
C. New powers were granted to states to regulate election rules.
D. Strict restrictions were placed on federal campaign fundraising.
B. Civil rights were extended to disenfranchised groups.
What is the supreme law of the United States?
A. Declaration of Independence
B. The Constitution
C. Articles of Confederation
D. Bill of Rights
B. The Constitution
How are local governments (like cities and counties) mainly funded?
A. Donations from businesses
B. Taxes and fees
C. Grants from other countries
D. Loans from the state
B. Taxes and fees
Which of the following is an example of a public policy issue?
A. Deciding school lunch menus for the week
B. Debating how to improve public transportation in a city
C. Planning a field trip for a high school class
D. Choosing the theme for a community festival
B. Debating how to improve public transportation in a city
In the United States, rights carry responsibilities. Which is a civic responsibility of citizens?
A. serving on a jury
B. attending college
C. donating money to charity
D. being active in a political party
A. serving on a jury
Amendment 3: No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the Owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law.
What was the effect of this amendment?
A. the protection of individual rights
B. the establishment of a standing army
C. the outlawing of mandatory military service
D. the strengthening of state and local governments
A. the protection of individual rights
Who is the head of the executive branch of the federal government?
A. Speaker of the House
B. Chief Justice
C. President
D. Vice President
C. President
How does the Ohio Constitution limit the power of state and local governments?
A. It gives all the power to the U.S. President
B. It allows judges to make laws
C. It sets up a system of checks and balances and lists specific powers
D. It lets counties ignore state laws if they disagree
C. It sets up a system of checks and balances and lists specific powers
What is one way citizens can influence public policy?
A. Ignoring new laws
B. Running for president
C. Signing petitions or contacting lawmakers
D. Refusing to pay taxes
C. Signing petitions or contacting lawmakers
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
A. the number of performances held in the auditorium each year.
B. the amount of money the supporters spend on promoting their position.
C. the popularity of the supporters as community leaders.
D. the projected cost data provided by architects and accountants.
D. the projected cost data provided by architects and accountants.
What was one way the Constitution was amended to address African American inequality during Reconstruction?
A. by extending citizenship to former slaves
B. by prohibiting the segregation of public facilities
C. by providing financial compensation to former slaves
D. by appointing African American governors in Southern states
A. by extending citizenship to former slaves
Which part of the government interprets laws and can rule them unconstitutional?
A. Congress
B. The Supreme Court
C. The Cabinet
D. The Electoral College
B. The Supreme Court
What is the name of Ohio’s lawmaking body (legislature)?
A. U.S. Congress
B. Ohio Supreme Court
C. Ohio General Assembly
D. State Cabinet
C. Ohio General Assembly
Many cities across the U.S. have recently debated policies about how to reduce plastic waste, such as banning single-use plastic bags. What type of public policy issue is this?
A. Economic policy
B. Environmental policy
C. Health policy
D. Transportation policy
B. Environmental policy
Your city is debating whether to install a skateboard park on city-owned land. You want to support the park. Which method would be effective in helping to determine public policy on this decision?
A. Participate in the governor’s re-election campaign.
B. Send an email to your U.S. senators expressing your point of view.
C. Attend the meeting of the city council and present the benefits of a park.
D. Organize a letter-writing campaign to members of the Ohio General Assembly
C. Attend the meeting of the city council and present the benefits of a park.
How did a constitutional amendment alter an aspect of the Electoral College?
A. The District of Columbia was granted electoral votes despite not being a state.
B. States were granted additional electoral votes based on the size of their economies.
C. Electoral votes from the home states of presidential nominees were redistributed to other states.
D. Citizens living abroad were granted their own block of electoral votes despite not living in a state.
A. The District of Columbia was granted electoral votes despite not being a state.
Why were the first ten amendments, known as the Bill of Rights, added to the Constitution?
A. To give more power to the federal government
B. To fix problems with the Articles of Confederation
C. To protect individual freedoms from government abuse
D. To allow states to create their own laws without limits
C. To protect individual freedoms from government abuse
8. What was one change made by the 1851 Ohio Constitution that affected how the state was governed?
A. The 1851 Ohio Constitution increased the power of the General Assembly.
B. The 1851 Ohio Constitution limited the amount of debt the state could accumulate.
C. The 1851 Ohio Constitution permitted the General Assembly to enact retroactive laws.
D. The 1851 Ohio Constitution lifted a restriction on how the state could spend its tax funds
B. The 1851 Ohio Constitution limited the amount of debt the state could accumulate.
Which of the following is an example of how interest groups can shape public policy?
A. They pass laws directly in Congress
B. They vote in secret elections
C. They lobby lawmakers and support candidates who share their views
D. They create national holidays
C. They lobby lawmakers and support candidates who share their views