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Review information from Lesson 2 in Unit 4
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1
Why is it important to have a system of checks & balances and separation of powers in place?
So one branch doesn't get too powerful over the others
To encourage voter participation
So one branch gains enough power to be over the others
To encourage partisanship
2
Representatives may be elected to how many successive terms at two years apiece?
2
3
1
4
3
The General Assembly is the functioning body of which branch?
None of these
Executive
Judicial
Legislative
4
State judges in Ohio are elected to ...
8-year terms
6-year terms
2-year terms
4-year terms
5
The Governor is the functioning head of which branch?
None of these
Judicial
Legislative
Executive
6
A key criterion that makes a person eligible to be a state senator or representative is ...
having a law degree
being a qualified voter
having lived in the state for at least 3 years
having lived in the US for at least 3 years
7
What article details the powers and responsibilities of the judicial branch?
IV
III
II
I
8
True or False: The auditor is the constitutional officer that monitors all public offices.
False
True
9
True or False: There are local courts, appellate courts, and then the Ohio Supreme Court.
True
False
10
Where would juvenile and domestic cases be heard?
Ohio Appellate Court
Ohio Supreme Court
None of these
County Courts of Claims
11
True or False: The Lieutenant Governor can be delegated tasks by the Governor.
True
False
12
The Ohio Constitution contains provisions that pertain to ...
Elections
Public education
Finance and taxation
All of these
13
True or False: The Attorney General is the state's lawyer and can support law enforcement.
True
False
14
Senators may be elected to how many successive terms at four years apiece?
2
3
1
4
15
When an election is contested, what role does the court play?
It serves a fact-finding function
It acts as mediator in resolving the contestation
None of these
It rules arbitrarily whether or not the person is eligible
16
What is contained in Article I of the Ohio Constitution?
Bill of Rights
Election protocol
Preamble
Powers of the three branches
17
All key positions in the executive branch share a common term limit. What is it?
4 years
6 years
2 years
8 years
18
True or False: The Governor doesn't set the state budget or have the power to sign legislation.
False
True
19
True or False: The State Treasurer is the banker of the state.
False
True
20
The State Board of Education oversees the functioning and improvement of Ohio's schools by ...
all of these
certifying teachers
setting learning and teaching standards
recommending budgetary needs to the Governor
21
The Ohio Supreme Court is the functioning body of which branch?
Judicial
Legislative
None of these
Executive
22
The judicial branch declaring a law unconstitutional is an example of ...
Checks and balances
Checks and powers
Separation of powers
Separation of balances
23
What article details the powers and responsibilities of the executive branch?
I
IV
III
II
24
True or False: The Sec. of State is the chief election officer and keeper of the law.
False
True
25
Another example of checks and balances would be ...
the Supreme Court vetoing legislation
the General Assembly impeaching the Attorney General
the Governor vetoing legislation
the Lieutenant Governor proposing a bill
26
What article details the powers and responsibilities of the legislative branch?
I
IV
III
II
27
When a vacancy occurs in the General Assembly, how is it handled?
the Governor appoints a new member to the vacant chamber
opposite chambers elect a new member to fill the position
the courts recommend a person to fill the position
the chamber of the vacancy processes a newly elected member
