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Executive
Branch
Legislative
Branch
Judicial
Branch
The JOB of the executive branch
of state government is to CARRY
OUT THE LAWS of the state.
The executive branch of government has
many departments.
For example this branch deals with
highway safety and protecting
natural resources.
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
The GOVERNOR is
the head of the
executive branch.
He is elected by
the citizens of
Ohio every four
years.
He can then
choose people to
help run the state.
Our current governor is John Kasich.
The governor has the power
to VETO, or say no, to any
idea for a law.
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learn more about the governor.
http://www.governor.ohio.gov/
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1. Who is the head of the executive branch of
state government?
A. President
B. Governor
C. Judge
2. What is the job of the executive branch of
government?
A. To make the laws
B. To interpret the laws
C. To carry out the laws
3. Which of the following is a duty of the
EXECUTIVE branch of state government?
A. To approve or veto bills
B. To decide if a law goes against the Constitution
C. To write bills to become laws
4. How are the officials chosen who help the
governor run the executive branch?
A. Elected
B. Chosen by the Senate
C. Chosen by the governor
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How does a bill become a law?
First, citizens develop an idea for a bill. A bill is
an idea for a law.
Next, members of the House or Senate propose
the bill to other members.
Then, the General Assembly votes to approve the
bill.
After that, the governor signs the bill OR the
governor vetoes the bill.
IF THE GOVERNOR VETOES THE BILL, another vote
can be taken. If 3/5 of the General Assembly votes
to approve the bill this time, the bill becomes a law.
Legislative Branch
The job of the legislative branch of state
government is to make the laws. A bill is an
idea for a law.
This branch has two parts: the Senate and
the House of Representatives. Together
these two groups are called the General
Assembly.
Senate + House of Representatives=
General Assembly
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1. What are the Senate and House of Representatives called
together?
A. Good leaders B. General Assembly
C. Supreme Court
2. What is the job of the legislative branch of government?
A. Make the laws
B. Carry out the laws
C. Make decisions about the laws
3. For a bill to become a law, who has to sign it?
A. Governor
B. Speaker of the House
C. Senator
4. Which of the following can a member of the Ohio
Assembly do to help his or her fellow citizens?
A. Appoint people to positions in the government
B. Protect people by catching lawbreakers
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Judicial Branch
The job of the judicial branch of
government is to interpret the law.
This means this branch makes decisions
about the law and decides if laws go
against the Ohio Constitution.
The Ohio Constitution is a document
that explains the job of each
branch, and contains Ohio’s laws.
The seven judges of the Supreme Court are at
the head of the judicial branch.
The highest court in Ohio is the Supreme
Court.
All other courts and judges in Ohio are also
part of the judicial branch of government.
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Judicial Branch Quiz
1. What is the highest court in Ohio called?
A. High Court
B. Supreme Court
C. Ultimate Court
2. Who is the head of the judicial branch of government?
A. Governor
B. Mayor
C. Supreme Court Justices
3. What is the job of the judicial branch of government?
A. Interpret the laws
B. Carry out the laws
C. Make the laws
4. Which branch of government decides if a law goes against the
Ohio Constitution?
A. Legislative
B. Executive C. Judicial
5. Which of the following newspaper headlines deals with the
judicial branch of government?
A. “New Laws to be Added to the Ohio Constitution”
B. “Department of Natural Resources Protects
Citizens’ Rights”
C. “Fewer cases in traffic court”
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Answers to Executive
Branch
1. B The governor is head of the executive
branch of state government.
2. C The job of the executive branch is to
carry out the laws of the state.
3. A A duty of the executive branch is to
approve or veto bills. The governor has
the power to do this.
4. C Officials who help the governor run
the state are chosen by the governor.
Legislative Branch Answers
1.
B The Senate and the House of
Representatives are called the
General Assembly.
2.
A The job of the legislative branch
is to make the laws.
3.
B For a bill to become a law, the
governor has to sign it.
4.
C A member of the Ohio Assembly
can help make laws which
protect the rights of citizens.
Judicial Branch Answers
1. B The highest court in Ohio is the
Supreme Court.
2. C The head of the judicial branch of
government is the Supreme Court
Justices.
3. A The job of the judicial branch of
government is to interpret the laws.
4. C The judicial branch decides if a law
goes against the Ohio Constitution.
5. C “Fewer cases in traffic court” is a
newspaper headline that deals with the
judicial branch of government.
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