Why was the U.S. Constitution written?

to replace the Articles of Confederation

Which documents provided the the specific framework for democratic government in Ohio and US?

The US Constitution and the Ohio Constitution

What do the U.S Congress and Ohio General Assembly have in common?

They are both made law-making bodies of government

Which principle of government is found in both the U.S. Constitution and the Ohio Constitution?

Political power comes from the people

What is meant by a "framework" for government?

It establishes the structures and powers of government

Which is the best definition of government?

A political organization with authority over people

Which statement describes a basic feature of a democratic government?

Citizens elect the government leaders they want to represent

In a democracy such as Ohio, who runs the government?

Its leaders who are elected by the people

Which does not apply to both the U.S. Constitution and the Ohio Constitution?

The chief executive of government is the Governor

In a democracy like Ohio, where do government leaders get their power?

being elected by the citizens of Ohio

Which of the following best describes a constitution?

an outline of how a government will be set up

How are our government officials in Congress and the Ohio General Assembly elected?

They are elected by ordinary citizens

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1
What branch of Ohio's state government makes laws?
judicial
defense
legislative
executive
2
Why was the U.S. Constitution written?
to replace the Articles of Confederation
to create the first central governement
To formally separate from Great Britain
to end the Revolutionary War
3
Which documents provided the the specific framework for democratic government in Ohio and US?
The US Constitution and the Ohio Constitution
The Proclamation of 1763 and Northwest Ordinance
The Declaration of Independence and Northwest Ordinance
The Articles of Confederstion and the US Constitution
4
Which one is a purpose of our government?
be a leader in the world
establish order
pay fair wages
pay taxes
5
What do the U.S Congress and Ohio General Assembly have in common?
They are both appointed by the executive branch
The members are each elected for six-year terms
They both meet in Washington D.C.
They are both made law-making bodies of government
6
Which one is not a purpose of our government?
protect the rights of individuals
pay taxes
promote the common good
establish order
7
What is a document that tells a government what it can do and establishes a framework?
A law
A right
A constitution
An amendment
8
Which principle of government is found in both the U.S. Constitution and the Ohio Constitution?
Political power comes from the people
Governing power is best in the hands of a strong executive
Only the president can declare war
The right to vote is guaranteed to anyone in the world
9
What is meant by a "framework" for government?
It establishes the structures and powers of government
It provides information citizens need to contact officials
It lists all the obligations of its citizens
It lays out the rules for changing the Constitution
10
Which is the best definition of government?
A group of people who act to protect their neighbors
A group of rules used by judges to settle disputes
an effort by people from several nations to protect rights
A political organization with authority over people
11
What is the name given to a written plan that provides a framework for government?
constitution
law
ammendment
treaty
12
Which statement describes a basic feature of a democratic government?
Everyone pays the same amount of taxes to the government
Citizens elect the government leaders they want to represent
People must announce who they voted for
Government leaders do what they think is best for the people
13
In a democracy such as Ohio, who runs the government?
Its officials who are appointed for life
The US President and The General Assembly
The people who own the most property
Its leaders who are elected by the people
14
Which does not apply to both the U.S. Constitution and the Ohio Constitution?
The chief executive of government is the Governor
The source of all political power comes from the people
They both begin with,"We the people"
Organized into 3 branches of government
15
In a democracy like Ohio, where do government leaders get their power?
by the President of the United States
From their wealth and influence
being elected by the citizens of Ohio
From being born into the families of leaders
16
Which one is not a purpose for our government.
pay taxes
promote the common good
protect the rights of individuals
establish order
17
Which of the following best describes a constitution?
a type of book
a list of definitions
an outline of how a government will be set up
A set of procedures
18
How are our government officials in Congress and the Ohio General Assembly elected?
They are elected by ordinary citizens
They are selected by a panel of business leaders
They are appointed by the Supreme Court
They are picked by state legislators

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