Ohio Government and Civics Knowledge Flashcards
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Who is the head of the executive branch of Ohio state government?
Answer: The Ohio Governor
The Governor is the chief executive of Ohio's state government.
The Ohio General Assembly is composed of which two chambers?
Answer: The Senate and the House of Representatives
Ohio's legislature consists of the Ohio Senate and the Ohio House of Representatives.
How many members serve in the Ohio Senate?
Answer: 33
The Ohio Senate has 33 members, each serving four-year terms.
Which document establishes the structure of Ohio's state government?
Answer: The Ohio Constitution
The Ohio Constitution is the foundational legal document that establishes the structure and powers of Ohio's government.
Which Ohio state agency is primarily responsible for administering civil service employment and human resources policy?
Answer: Ohio Department of Administrative Services (DAS)
The Ohio Department of Administrative Services oversees state personnel, HR policies, and civil service functions.
What is the purpose of the Ohio Ethics Commission?
Answer: To enforce ethics laws governing public officials and employees
The Ohio Ethics Commission enforces ethics laws to prevent conflicts of interest among public officials and employees.