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Chapter 10 Post-Assessment
1. Match the vocabulary word with its definition:
Amendment
Bill
Checks and Balances
Constitution
Democratic System
The branch of government that
interprets the laws
The name given to the legislative
branch of Ohio
A system that prevents one branch of
government from having more power
than another branch of government
The Chief Executive of Ohio
Executive Branch
An idea or a law
General Assembly
A change to a constitution
Governor
Judicial Branch
Legislative Branch
A document of fundamental
principles used for governing a state
A government in which the people
elect their government officials
The branch of government that
carries out the laws
The branch of government
responsible for making the law
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2. What (2) things were guaranteed in Ohio’s 1803 Constitution:
a. No slavery
b. The right to vote for women
c. The right to vote for white men
d. The governor would serve a 4 year term
3. An official document that outlined the principles for governing a state is
known as a ______________.
4. What does having a democratic government mean?
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_____________________________________________________________
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5. Which of the following is not a right:
a. Freedom of religion
b. Freedom of speech
c. Military Service
d. Freedom to assemble
6. Name the three steps required for a territory to become a state:
1. ________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
2. ________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
3. ________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
7. True or False
Ohio’s Constitution become law on February 19, 1803.
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8. Why did Ohio add several amendments to its constitution in 1851?
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9. In Ohio, who is the Chief Executive of Ohio?
a. The President
b. The Governor
c. The Vice President
d. The Legislative Branch
10.Name the three branches of government and (1) of their responsibilities:
1. ________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
2. ________________________________________________________
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3. ________________________________________________________
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11. The _____________________ is Ohio’s legislative branch.
12. True or False
The Judicial Branch houses the governor.
13.Which of the following is not correct:
a. The Legislative Branch can override a veto
b. The Executive Branch has veto power
c. The Judicial Branch enforces the laws
d. The Judicial Branch houses the Supreme Court
e. The Supreme Court is made up of 10 justices or judges
14. Select all that apply. Citizens can influence their government by:
a. Joining a political party
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b. Becoming involved in a political campaign
c. Joining a group to learn a new hobby
d. Reading a candidate’s website on the Internet
e. Sign a petition
f. Vote
15. What is the difference between a right and a responsibility?
_____________________________________________________________
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16. An example of a right is ________________________.
17. True or False
The United States government is a democracy.
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18. Ohio was the ______ state admitted to the Union:
a. 20th
b. 1st
c. 17th
d. 34th
19. Name (2) ways citizens can participate and influence their government:
1. ________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
2. ________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
20. Which of the following is a step needed for a territory to apply for
statehood:
a. The territory had to have at least 10,000 people
b. The territory needed to build a church
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c. The territory needed at least 5,000 free, white men.
d. They had to write a Bill
21. Ohio’s Constitution was modeled after the ______________________.
22. What are (2) democratic ideas in the Northwest Ordinance that influenced
Ohio and other States in the Northwest Territory when writing their state
constitutions?
1. ________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
2. ________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
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23. Write the descriptions in the correct branch of government:
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Legislative
Ohio Supreme Court
Governor
Interprets the laws
Executive
Ohio General Assembly
Enforces the laws
Made up of 7 Judges or Justices
Judicial
Can override a veto
Makes the laws
Had veto power
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