Civic Involvement
What is one way you as a citizen can be involved in the political process?
Vote, write a letter to government, run for office, etc.
Authority derived from the people (consent of the governed) is better known by these two words.
POPULAR SOVEREIGNTY
Which Amendment gave Washington DC residents the ability to vote in Presidential elections?
23rd amendment
What are the three branches of American Government and what does each do?
Leg, Ex, Jud.
Makes, Enforces, Interprets
What political office in Ohio's state government is similar in duty to the President?
Governor
organizations whose members hold similar views - seek to influence public policy through the political and public policy processes
Interest Groups
The system of government that requires national, state, and local governments to share in responsibility is known as what?
FEDERALISM
What amendment prevents against the quartering of troops?
3rd
An executive order is an example of which branch creating temporary public policy?
EXECUTIVE
How long does a Governor hold office?
4 years
If two people or groups have made concessions to reach an agreement, what is this called?
Compromise
Distribution of power between the three branches of government is called what?
Separation of Powers
What amendments are considered the Civil War or Reconstruction Amendments?
13-15th amendments
What is the main responsibility of the judicial branch?
Decide if laws are unconstitutional
what the is name of Ohio's State Congress?
the General Assembly
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This original political party was not a fan of the new Constitution and preferred stronger state governments over a strong national government.
The Anti Federalists
Which amendment says that the police can't illegally search or seize your property?
4th amendment
Which branch of government can impeach a President?
Legislative
How many Constitutions has Ohio had?
2, 1802 AND 1851
A group of citizens that are selected to sit in on and determine the outcome of a trial is called what?
What amendment allows for this to take place?
Jury; 6th
This principle of government states that the government can only perform the powers given to it.
Limited Government
Which amendment sets the date a new president takes office?
20th
Executive
Name one major change the Ohio Constitution of 1851 made on the judicial branch.
Created local court systems rather than one traveling court