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

They are elected by citizens of Ohio.

What are the two main tools of fiscal policy?

Taxation and government spending

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

The document contained a Bill of Rights.

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

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 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

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.

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

It established the structures and powers of the government.

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

Federal intervention to protect minority rights.

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

Adding spending restrictions on the state government

Why is voting an example of responsible citizenship?

Democracy depends on active participation of its citizens

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

Raising taxes on individuals and businesses.

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

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

Both establish 3 branches of government

A major function of the Federal Reserve system is to:

Manage the supply of currency and bank credit.

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1
In both Ohio Constitutions, how are members of the General Assembly chosen?
They are picked by the Governor of Ohio.
They are appointed by the U.S. Supreme Court.
They are selected by a panel of Ohio business leaders.
They are elected by citizens of Ohio.
2
What are the two main tools of fiscal policy?
Taxation and government spending
Money supply and inflation
Interest rates and credit supply
3
What feature of the 1802 Ohio Constitution showed concern for people's liberties?
The document contained a Bill of Rights.
Ohioans were able to elect members of the judiciary.
Powers were equally divided among the three branches.
African Americans were permitted to vote.
4
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
Government leaders do what they think is best for the people
Everyone pays an equal amount of taxes to the government.
People must declare in advance who they wish to vote for.
5
During an economic downturn, what will the Federal Reserve do to the supply of money?
Decrease the money supply
Increase the money supply
6
What is one way the Ohio Constitution and U.S. Constitution are the same?
State and Federal judges are elected
Both have a weak judicial branch
Both have a bicameral legislature
Both have 100 members in the Senate
7
Which constitutional principle was confirmed by SCOTUS ruling in Brown v. Board of Education?
Separation of powers
Separation of church and state
Equal protection of the law
Popular sovereignty
8
What is one way the Federal Reserve can increase the supply of credit?
Lower reserve requirement for banks
Lower taxes so that people have more money to spend.
Print more money and put it into circulation.
9
What does the expression "due process of law" refer to?
Protections for citizens against unfair government actions.
Bills passed by Congress and signed by the President.
Right of the Supreme Court to declare laws unconstitutional.
The power police to arrest individuals deemed suspicious.
10
A major criticism of the 1802 Ohio Constitution was that too much power had been given to the:
Ohio District Courts
Ohio Supreme Court
They are picked by the Governor of Oho
General Assembly
11
Why is voting an example of responsible citizenship?
Democracy depends on active participation of its citizens
Elected officials perform better than appointed officials.
The costs of maintaining voting polls should not be wasted.
Not everyone has the time/ability to serve in public office.
12
The U.S. Constitution and the Ohio Constitutions are similar in that both documents have a:
Legislative branch that has complete control of the gov't.
General Assembly and a Bicameral Legislature.
Bill of Rights that lists many basic rights of individuals.
Supreme Court that meets once each year.
13
Which is a part of the original U.S. Constitution that protects the rights of individuals?
Women were granted the right to vote
Freedom of the press
Trial by jury
Prohibition against slavery
14
Who controls fiscal policy?
The Federal Reserve
The federal government
The judicial branch
15
The Ohio Constitution of 1802 and the U.S. Constitution were similar in that both included:
An amendment allowing women the right to vote.
The election of Supreme Court justices.
A bicameral legislature.
Taxes on people's personal income.
16
The Ohio Constitution created a framework for gov't. What is meant by "framework?"
It established the structures and powers of the government.
It lays out the rules for changing the constitution.
Provides info citizens need to contact their officials
It lists all of the obligations of its citizens.
17
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 is an example of the use of what?
Limitations on the use of federal power.
Federal intervention to protect minority rights.
The amendment process to protect women's rights.
Presidential authority in issuing executive orders.
18
The Ohio Constitution of 1851 corrected a weakness that existed in the 1802 Constitution by:
Changing the way the Governor was elected
Reducing the number of courts in the judicial branch
Adding spending restrictions on the state government
Adding to the power of the General Assembly
19
How are Ohio judges chosen?
They are elected
Appointed by the President
Their names are drawn out of a hat
Appointed by the Governor
20
Why is voting an example of responsible citizenship?
Not everyone has the time/ability to serve in public office
Democracy depends on active participation of its citizens
The costs of maintaining voting polls should not be wasted.
21
What is the primary action taken by the government when inflation is wide-spread in the economy
Raising taxes on individuals and businesses.
Raising taxes on foreign governments.
Closing all state banks.
22
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
They followed a plan from the Declaration of Independence
Lack of problems in Ohio made a strong executive unnecessary
Ohio lacked funds to support a strong office of the governor
23
What is one way the Ohio Constitution and U.S. Constitution are the same?
Both have 27 amendments
Both state and U.S. Senators serve 2 year terms
Both establish 3 branches of government
24
A major function of the Federal Reserve system is to:
Issue United States savings bonds.
Lend money to state governments.
Pass laws to regulate the economy.
Manage the supply of currency and bank credit.
25
Which action could the Federal Reserve take to reduce the problem of recession?
Cutting money spent on social programs.
Raising tariffs on foreign imports.
Lowering the discount rate.
Raising federal income taxes

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