Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
Ohio Government
Local Government
100
Congress is part of which branch of government?
The Legislative Branch
100
If the president can't carry out the duties of the office who takes his place?
The Vice President
100
What does the judicial branch do?
Interpret laws
100
Under Ohio's original constitution written in 1802 the government was unbalanced. Which branch of government was too strong?
The Legislative Branch
100
What branch of local government is led by the mayor?
Executive Branch
200
How many senators represent each state?
2
200
The President is responsible for implementing and enforcing laws written by whom?
Congress
200
What is head of the Supreme Court called?
Chief Justice
200
What important event happened to Ohio in 1851?
It created a new constitution
200
What are two levels of government below the state level?
County (Franklin), City (Columbus)
300
What are the two parts of Congress?
Senate and the House of Representatives?
300
The president is sometimes called this?
Commander in chief
300
What are the three levels of the federal court system?
District Court, Court of Appeals, Supreme Court
300
What is another term used to describe Ohio's legislative branch?
Ohio General Assembly - It consists of the 99-member Ohio House of Representatives and the 33-member Ohio Senate
300
What branch of local government includes the city council?
Legislative Branch
400
What factor determines the total representatives a state gets?
Population
400
How many executive departments are there in the executive branch?
15
400
What part of government must approve judicial appointments?
The Senate
400
Pick one of the following powers that were given to citizens of Ohio through the 1912 Progressive amendments and define it.
- Initiative
- Referendum
- Direct Primary
Initiative - Citizen create laws with signatures it can be placed on the ballot for a vote
Referendums - Citizens vote on citizens created laws
Direct Primary - Citizens vote directly for candidates of the political parties before the general election
400
Which of the following is a way to participate in government at the local level?
A. Filing federal taxes
B. Participating in school board meetings
C. Running for state office
D. Worshiping at a local church, temple, synagogue or mosque
B. Participating in school board meetings
500
Why does Congress have two houses of Congress?
Example responses: Follows British model, additional checks and balances, one house is supposed to be more democratic and reflective of the people's will at the moment while the other house is changes more infrequently and was supposed to reflect the views of the states
500
What are three things the executive branch does?
Examples include: Carry out laws, control the military, diplomacy with other countries, appoint government officials, set policies, act as the figurehead for the government
500
What is the power of judicial review?
The power to declare laws unconstitutional
500
In what year did Ohio become a state?
1803 (March 1)
500
Which of the following three individual actions could help our local government be more effective.
A) serving in the National Guard
B) writing a letter to the governor
C) attending city council meetings
D) serving as a volunteer firefighter
E) organizing a neighborhood watch program
C) attending city council meetings
D) serving as a volunteer firefighter
E) organizing a neighborhood watch program