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Ohio American Gov. AIR Test Standards 18, 19, 20 - Ohio's Govt.
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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhat historical document paved the way for Ohio to become a state?Articles of ConfederationU.S. ConstitutionNorthwest OrdinanceDeclaration of Independence
- 2. Multiple ChoiceOne criticism of the 1802 Constitution was that the ___________branch was too powerful.legislativeexecutivejudicial
- 3. Multiple ChoiceThe 1851 Constitutution included all of the following changes EXCEPTThe governors term was changed to 4 yearsJudges were elected rather than appointedThe top executive offices become elected rather than appointedThe debt limit was abolished
- 4. Multiple ChoiceIn which Ohio Constitution were top executive officials appointed by the General Assembly?18021851
- 5. Multiple ChoiceThe Ohio Constitution is much longer than the U.S. ConstitutionTrueFalse
- 6. Multiple ChoiceOhio voters must approve an amendment to the Ohio Constitution before it can be ratified.truefalse
- 7. Multiple ChoiceHow many branches of government does Ohio have?1234
- 8. Multiple ChoiceOhio officially became a state in _______________________.1803178818001776
- 9. Multiple ChoiceThe new 1851 constitution limited the total debt Ohio would accumulate because...other states were doing itwe had accumulated over $20 million in debtbanks were no longer extending as much credit
- 10. Multiple ChoiceHow was the governor selected under both constitutions (1802 & 1851)?appointed by the president of the United Statesappointed by the Ohio legislatureelected by popular vote of the peopleappointed by the judicial branch
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhy was a new constitution needed in 1851?Political parties emerged in 1850The people didn't want a changeA new constitution is needed every 50 yearsConstitution of 1802 lacked popular sovereignty, an overburdened judicial branch, and a corrupt legislature
- 12. Multiple Choice
What was the requirement that made the judiciary (the judges) so tired?
Requirement to travel to every county once per month
required to travel to every county once per year
Not enough judges to cover the entire state
The state was growing and this made travel difficult
- 13. Multiple ChoiceHow did the 1851 Constitution solve the problems for the judicial branch?added five more judges to the judicial branchmade the travel requirement less frequentadded a layer of local courts in each county (appeals)said all appeals cases would be heard in the state capitol
- 14. Multiple ChoiceHow did the 1851 Constitution solve Ohio's debt?They told the governor to quit spending money they didn't haveThey had a fundraiser to raise money to pay off the debt.All expenditures had to be approved by all three branchesThey set a debt limit for state spending
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhich branch of government was weak with few responsibilities under 1802 constitution?The Executive Branch/GovernorThe Judicial BranchThe Legislative BranchNone; they were all equal
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhat do we call the Ohio Legislature (house and senate together)?General CongressCongressGeneral AssemblyParliament
- 17. Multiple ChoiceWhen was the second Ohio constitution ratified?February 1803February 1850March 1851March 1803
- 18. Multiple ChoiceHow are judges selected in both Ohio constitutions?1802-appointed by General Assembly
1851- voted by people1851-appointed by General Assembly
1802- voted by people1802-appointed by General Assembly
1851- appointed by people1802-appointed by people
1851- voted by people - 19. Multiple ChoiceWhat is an initiative?the legislature passes a law by creating a billthe citizens want a law and they put it on the state ballot so everyone can votethe courts issue a law and add it to the constitutionwhen the people repeal a law passed by the legislature
- 20. Multiple ChoiceWhat is a referendum?When a law is changed by the judiciaryWhen a bill only passes one houseWhen the citizens don't like a law passed by the General Assembly and they vote to remove itAn idea created by the people and put on the ballot for all to vote on
- 21. Multiple ChoiceWhat was one change made by the 1851 Constitution that affected how the state was governed?Increased the power of the General Assemblylimited the amount of debt the state could accumulatepermitted the General
assembly to enact retroactive lawslifted the restriction on how the state could spend its tax funds - 22. Multiple Choice
The Ohio constitution is similar in structure to the US Constitution.
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- 23. Multiple Choice
The Ohio constitution fits within the framework of the US Constitution by allowing the state and local governments to be consistent with the idea of federalism.
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- 24. Multiple Choice
Examples of ways that someone may become involved at the state level are: (Check three)
voting and running for state office
running for city council
serving in the Ohio National Guard
paying taxes and signing petitions to place issues on the ballot
joining the volunteer fire department
- 25. Multiple Choice
Involvement at the local level of government can involve
joining the Air Force or Marines
volunteering for the state Democratic or Republican parties
organizing civic activities, attending meetings of local boards and commissions, joining community watch groups, and serving in a volunteer fire department.
making phone calls in favor of a US presidential candidate.
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