Ohio Civil Service Exam Ohio Government and Civics Knowledge 2

Question 1

Under Ohio civil service law, which type of position requires passing a competitive examination for appointment?

Accepted Answer

Classified service positions

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Unclassified service positions

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Elected positions

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Appointed cabinet positions

Question 2

Which of the following best describes the 'merit system' in Ohio civil service?

Accepted Answer

Hiring and promotion based on qualifications, performance, and examination scores

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Hiring based on personal relationships with officials

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Assigning positions by lottery among qualified applicants

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Selecting candidates based solely on years of experience

Question 3

What is the role of the Ohio Supreme Court?

Accepted Answer

To serve as the final authority on the interpretation of Ohio's laws and Constitution

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To create state legislation

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To manage the state's administrative agencies

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To oversee the civil service examination process

Question 4

Ohio is divided into how many counties?

Accepted Answer

88

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72

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64

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100

Question 5

Which branch of Ohio state government is responsible for creating state laws?

Accepted Answer

Legislative branch

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Executive branch

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Judicial branch

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Administrative branch

Question 6

What is the Ohio Revised Code (ORC)?

Accepted Answer

The codified collection of all Ohio statutes passed by the General Assembly

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A summary of Ohio's civil service examination guidelines

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A manual for state agency administrative procedures

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The Ohio Constitution as amended