Content Statements 3,4 Quiz

Which responsibility of U.S. citizens is associated with the right to free speech?

• paying taxes
• serving on a jury
• engaging in civil discourse
• performing community service

In response to a public concern about downtown parking availability, a city's mayor appoints a panel of traffic engineers, transportation officials and citizens to study the issues. Six months later, the panel publishes a 30-page report documenting its findings. Which factor will contribute to the credibility of the report as a source on the topic?

• the length of the report.
• the cost of the report to the city.
• the number of tables and charts in the report.
• the qualifications of the contributors to the report.

Identify the appropriate BRANCH and then LEVEL of government for each scenario: The US Congress begins the debate of a bill.

• Executive
• Legislative
• Judicial
• Federal Government
• State Government

Identify the appropriate BRANCH and then LEVEL of government for each scenario: The bill becomes a law and the Governor directs agencies to implement it.

• Executive
• Legislative
• Judicial
• Federal Government
• State Government

Identify the appropriate BRANCH and then LEVEL of government for each scenario: The Ohio Supreme Court hears arguments over challenges to the new law.

• Executive
• Legislative
• Judicial
• Federal Government
• State Government

You want to persuade the government to establish stronger national pollution standards for reducing carbon emissions. Which government body would you contact to express your opinions?

• your town's city council
• Ohio General Assembly
• US Supreme Court
• US Congress

The General Assembly is considering a bill that would reduce the amount of tax revenue allocated to local school systems. A group of teachers is opposed to the passage of the bill. What would be the most effective action that the teachers' group could take to influence the General Assembly's vote on this bill?

• filing an appeal with the state supreme court.
• start a letter writing campaign to state legislators.
• offer public comments at the city council meetings.
• hold public demonstrations in front of the White House.

What are the powers that the judicial branch has? Check all that apply

• interprets laws
• issues writs of certiorari
• sentences offenders
• declares war
• makes laws

What is one way the executive branch establishes public policy?

• instituting impeachment proceedings
• establishing judicial procedures
• proposing the federal budget
• accepting amicus curiae briefs

Which powers are that of the state governments? Check all that apply

• raise sales taxes
• conduct elections
• ratify constitutional amendments
• declare war
• print money