The Ohio Constitution created a framework for gov't. What is meant by "framework?"

It established the structures and powers of the government.

The U.S. Constitution and the Ohio Constitutions are similar in that both documents have a:

Bill of Rights that lists many basic rights of individuals.

Why is voting an example of responsible citizenship?

Democracy depends on active participation of its citizens

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 is an example of the use of what?

Federal intervention to protect minority rights.

What are the two main tools of fiscal policy?

Taxation and government spending

The Ohio Constitution of 1851 corrected a weakness that existed in the 1802 Constitution by:

Adding spending restrictions on the state government

What is one way the Ohio Constitution and U.S. Constitution are the same?

Both have a bicameral legislature

What is one way the Federal Reserve can increase the supply of credit?

Lower reserve requirement for banks

What is one way the Ohio Constitution and U.S. Constitution are the same?

Both establish 3 branches of government

What feature of the 1802 Ohio Constitution showed concern for people's liberties?

The document contained a Bill of Rights.

In both Ohio Constitutions, how are members of the General Assembly chosen?

They are elected by citizens of Ohio.

What is the primary action taken by the government when inflation is wide-spread in the economy

Raising taxes on individuals and businesses.

Which statement describes a democratic feature of both governments in Ohio and the U.S.?

Citizens elect the gov't leaders they wish to represent them

A major function of the Federal Reserve system is to:

Manage the supply of currency and bank credit.

What does the expression "due process of law" refer to?

Protections for citizens against unfair government actions.

Why is voting an example of responsible citizenship?

Democracy depends on active participation of its citizens

Which best explains why the Gen. Assembly had more power than the Governor in 1802 Ohio Const.

Bad experience with the Governor of the Northwest Ordinance

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1
The Ohio Constitution created a framework for gov't. What is meant by "framework?"
It established the structures and powers of the government.
It lists all of the obligations of its citizens.
It lays out the rules for changing the constitution.
Provides info citizens need to contact their officials
2
How are Ohio judges chosen?
They are elected
Their names are drawn out of a hat
Appointed by the Governor
Appointed by the President
3
The U.S. Constitution and the Ohio Constitutions are similar in that both documents have a:
Supreme Court that meets once each year.
General Assembly and a Bicameral Legislature.
Legislative branch that has complete control of the gov't.
Bill of Rights that lists many basic rights of individuals.
4
Why is voting an example of responsible citizenship?
Democracy depends on active participation of its citizens
The costs of maintaining voting polls should not be wasted.
Elected officials perform better than appointed officials.
Not everyone has the time/ability to serve in public office.
5
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 is an example of the use of what?
Federal intervention to protect minority rights.
The amendment process to protect women's rights.
Limitations on the use of federal power.
Presidential authority in issuing executive orders.
6
What are the two main tools of fiscal policy?
Interest rates and credit supply
Money supply and inflation
Taxation and government spending
7
The Ohio Constitution of 1851 corrected a weakness that existed in the 1802 Constitution by:
Adding to the power of the General Assembly
Changing the way the Governor was elected
Reducing the number of courts in the judicial branch
Adding spending restrictions on the state government
8
What is one way the Ohio Constitution and U.S. Constitution are the same?
Both have a weak judicial branch
Both have a bicameral legislature
State and Federal judges are elected
Both have 100 members in the Senate
9
What is one way the Federal Reserve can increase the supply of credit?
Lower reserve requirement for banks
Print more money and put it into circulation.
Lower taxes so that people have more money to spend.
10
What is one way the Ohio Constitution and U.S. Constitution are the same?
Both state and U.S. Senators serve 2 year terms
Both have 27 amendments
Both establish 3 branches of government
11
What feature of the 1802 Ohio Constitution showed concern for people's liberties?
African Americans were permitted to vote.
Ohioans were able to elect members of the judiciary.
Powers were equally divided among the three branches.
The document contained a Bill of Rights.
12
In both Ohio Constitutions, how are members of the General Assembly chosen?
They are picked by the Governor of Ohio.
They are selected by a panel of Ohio business leaders.
They are elected by citizens of Ohio.
They are appointed by the U.S. Supreme Court.
13
During an economic downturn, what will the Federal Reserve do to the supply of money?
Decrease the money supply
Increase the money supply
14
Which action could the Federal Reserve take to reduce the problem of recession?
Raising federal income taxes
Raising tariffs on foreign imports.
Lowering the discount rate.
Cutting money spent on social programs.
15
What is the primary action taken by the government when inflation is wide-spread in the economy
Raising taxes on individuals and businesses.
Closing all state banks.
Raising taxes on foreign governments.
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Which statement describes a democratic feature of both governments in Ohio and the U.S.?
People must declare in advance who they wish to vote for.
Citizens elect the gov't leaders they wish to represent them
Everyone pays an equal amount of taxes to the government.
Government leaders do what they think is best for the people
17
A major function of the Federal Reserve system is to:
Lend money to state governments.
Pass laws to regulate the economy.
Issue United States savings bonds.
Manage the supply of currency and bank credit.
18
Which constitutional principle was confirmed by SCOTUS ruling in Brown v. Board of Education?
Separation of church and state
Equal protection of the law
Separation of powers
Popular sovereignty
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The Ohio Constitution of 1802 and the U.S. Constitution were similar in that both included:
An amendment allowing women the right to vote.
Taxes on people's personal income.
The election of Supreme Court justices.
A bicameral legislature.
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Who controls fiscal policy?
The judicial branch
The Federal Reserve
The federal government
21
A major criticism of the 1802 Ohio Constitution was that too much power had been given to the:
They are picked by the Governor of Oho
Ohio Supreme Court
General Assembly
Ohio District Courts
22
Which is a part of the original U.S. Constitution that protects the rights of individuals?
Freedom of the press
Prohibition against slavery
Trial by jury
Women were granted the right to vote
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What does the expression "due process of law" refer to?
Bills passed by Congress and signed by the President.
Protections for citizens against unfair government actions.
The power police to arrest individuals deemed suspicious.
Right of the Supreme Court to declare laws unconstitutional.
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Why is voting an example of responsible citizenship?
Democracy depends on active participation of its citizens
The costs of maintaining voting polls should not be wasted.
Not everyone has the time/ability to serve in public office
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Which best explains why the Gen. Assembly had more power than the Governor in 1802 Ohio Const.
Lack of problems in Ohio made a strong executive unnecessary
They followed a plan from the Declaration of Independence
Bad experience with the Governor of the Northwest Ordinance
Ohio lacked funds to support a strong office of the governor

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