Federal Gov
What Branch declares war?
legislative branch
What Branch
declared that segregation in public schools was unconstitutional?
Judicial
What civic or political activity can a citizen carry out at the state level?
signing a petition to place an issue on the ballot
Which constitutional principle is identified with the concept of "consent of the governed?
popular sovereignty
The 13th Amendment to the Constitution was ratified in 1865
What is the primary purpose of this amendment?
to abolish slavery and involuntary servitude
How can the President impact public policy?
Executive orders
Which civic responsibility is associated with exercising one's right to vote?
being informed on public issues
serving in the armed forces
receiving firearms training
reporting for jury duty
The Ohio Constitution of 1851 established district courts
How did this solve an existing problem in the state?
it reduced the burden of the Ohio Supreme Court
Which concept was at the center of the Anti-Federalist position as expressed in the "Anti-federalist paper"
How was the U.S Constitution amended to expand participation in federal elections to the District of Columbia?
by giving the District of Columbia representation in the Electoral College
3 Powers of the Judicial Branch?
Interpret Laws
Establish Judicial procedures
sentencing offenders
Cantwell v. Connecticut (1940 Struck down a state law that required state license in order to solicit on behalf of a faith-based organization
Which part of the first amendment is effected here
What was one change made by the 1851 Ohio Constitution that affected how the state was governed?
Limited the amount of debt the state could accumulate
Fed or Anti-Fed
I wish for nothing more than a good government and a constitution under which our liberties will be perfectly safe to preserve which, I think the wisest conduct will be to keep the staff of power ... in our hands as much as possible , and not ... give up a greater share of our liberties
Anti- Fed
what is a primary responsibility of the Federal Reserve System
What action can Congress take to check the power of the president
override the presidential veto
The United States Constitution is a living document that changes over time as a result of amendments and Supreme Court decision. How did the Constitution change as a result of the 26th Amendment?
made 18 year old citizens eligible to vote in federal and state elections
What happens when the laws of Oho and the federal government contradict one another?
The U.S Constitution is followed because it states that the laws of the United States takes precedence over state laws
Select the Principle
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press...
limited government
What is one way the Federal Reserve System regulates economic activity?
regulating the amount of money in circulation
List the branch and level of government
The Ohio Supreme Court hears arguments over challenges to the law
Judicial
State
Select the branch for each
sent the national guard to enforce desegregation in the south
outlawed discrimination in public places
applied due process clause to extend basic rights
executive
legislative
judicial
select state or local for each
serve in a volunteer fire department
organize a charity event to raise money for his town's police force
meet with his town's major to discuss the emergency services budget
run for the General Assembly on a platform of improved emergency services
sign a petition to bring the issue of emergent services to the governors attention
serve in a volunteer fire department - local
organize a charity event to raise money for his town's police force - local
meet with his town's major to discuss the emergency services budget - local
run for the General Assembly on a platform of improved emergency services - state
sign a petition to bring the issue of emergent services to the governors attention- state
Select three provisions found in the U.S Bill of Rights
a guarantee of a trail by jury
the protection of free speech
a ban on the use of poll taxes
a requirement for military service
the establishment of universal adult suffrage
the prohibition of cruel and unusual punishment
a guarantee of a trail by jury
the protection of free speech
the prohibition of cruel and unusual punishment
Why might lawmakers increase taxes and decrease government spending?
to decrease the level of demand