Ohio Civil Service Exam Ohio Government and Civics Knowledge

Question 1

Who is the head of the executive branch of Ohio state government?

Accepted Answer

The Ohio Governor

Answer

The Ohio Attorney General

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The Chief Justice of the Ohio Supreme Court

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The Ohio Secretary of State

Question 2

The Ohio General Assembly is composed of which two chambers?

Accepted Answer

The Senate and the House of Representatives

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The Senate and the House of Delegates

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The Assembly and the Council

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The House and the Board of Commissioners

Question 3

How many members serve in the Ohio Senate?

Accepted Answer

33

Answer

99

Answer

50

Answer

132

Question 4

Which document establishes the structure of Ohio's state government?

Accepted Answer

The Ohio Constitution

Answer

The Ohio Administrative Code

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The Ohio Revised Code

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The Ohio Civil Service Manual

Question 5

Which Ohio state agency is primarily responsible for administering civil service employment and human resources policy?

Accepted Answer

Ohio Department of Administrative Services (DAS)

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Ohio Department of Commerce

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Ohio Department of Public Safety

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Ohio Ethics Commission

Question 6

What is the purpose of the Ohio Ethics Commission?

Accepted Answer

To enforce ethics laws governing public officials and employees

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To manage the state budget

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To oversee state employee retirement benefits

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To regulate state licensing boards