Ohios Government The Democratic Constitution Legislative Executive and

General Overview Read p. 156 Ohio, The Buckeye State • The organization that makes

The Democratic Constitution Read p. 162 Ohio, The Buckeye State • A written plan,

The 3 Branches of Government Read p. 163 Ohio, The Buckeye State Checks and

The Legislative Branch United Streaming Video • Legislative or, Law-making • The General Assembly

The Executive Branch United Streaming Video Main responsibilities are: • to enforce the laws

The Judicial Branch Meets in Ohio Judicial Center • The highest court in Ohio

Ohio’s Government Keep these notes to read nightly and study for your Government Test

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Ohio’s Government The Democratic Constitution: Legislative, Executive, and Judicial Branches

General Overview Read p. 156 Ohio, The Buckeye State • The organization that makes a community’s rules, settles its disputes and protects its members – Government • Tells people what the can and cannot do – Rules • A rule made by the government – Law • A punishment or consequence for breaking a law – Penalty Read and complete p. 157 Ohio, The Buckeye 2 State

The Democratic Constitution Read p. 162 Ohio, The Buckeye State • A written plan, or framework, of government – Constitution • A form of government where people have the final say – Democracy To provide a plan or framework for government To limit the power of government To define the authority of elected officials 3

The 3 Branches of Government Read p. 163 Ohio, The Buckeye State Checks and Balances Legislative Branch Purpose: Each branch can use its power to check the other 2 branches Democratic Government of Judicial Branch balance maintain To Why: Executive Branch power among the three branches of government. 4

The Legislative Branch United Streaming Video • Legislative or, Law-making • The General Assembly passes laws about: state budget, education, crime, worker safety, environment, and public projects • Located at the Ohio State House in Columbus, Ohio 33 99 Ohio Senators Ohio Reps. The Ohio General Assembly 5

The Executive Branch United Streaming Video Main responsibilities are: • to enforce the laws passed by the Ohio General Assembly • to maintain order in the state • recommends new laws to the General Assembly • Approve or Veto laws Ohio’s Governor is Ted Strickland 6

The Judicial Branch Meets in Ohio Judicial Center • The highest court in Ohio - Ohio Supreme Court • Final authority in interpreting the laws • 1 Chief Justice and 6 Associate Justices • Decides court cases • Decides punishments • Hears both sides of cases 7

Ohio’s Government Keep these notes to read nightly and study for your Government Test