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This PowerPoint presentation contains 15 questions for Benchmark A
of the Government standard tested on the Grade 5 Social Studies Ohio
Achievement Test. These questions cover the benchmarks for grades 3,
4, and 5.
The grade, standard, and benchmark for each question is listed in the
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3.GOV.A
What is a rule the government makes for people in a town,
state, or country called?
A.
B.
C.
D.
law
ticket
fine
right
3.GOV.A
By whom is the city council of a community elected by?
A.
B.
C.
D.
governments
police officers
citizens
mayor
3.GOV.A
What kind of money do local governments use to provide
services to citizens?
A.
B.
C.
D.
tax
community
government
local
3.GOV.A
List four state services state governments provide for citizens.
3.GOV.A
In the United States, most local and state governments have
three branches.
List and describe each branch of government.
4.GOV.A
What gives citizens the power to choose their leaders?
A.
B.
C.
D.
the right to vote
freedom of religion
money from taxes
the right to a fair trial
4.GOV.A
Which branch of Ohio’s state government is headed by the
governor?
A.
B.
C.
D.
the legislative branch
the executive branch
the judicial branch
the Supreme Court
4.GOV.A
What local government position in Ohio is the head of a city
or town government?
A.
B.
C.
D.
president
sheriff
trustee
mayor
4.GOV.A
The board of education is the group that is elected to head
each school district in Ohio.
Explain who elects the board members and list one of the
board’s responsibilities.
4.GOV.A
In Old Town, a proposal has been made to close a busy
road that runs through town so that a shopping area can
be built. The shop owners are in favor of the proposal.
Many of the town’s citizens are against the proposal.
In what ways might disputes be settled when people in a
community have different opinions?
5.GOV.A
Study the chart.
What is one responsibility of the executive branch?
A.
B.
C.
D.
makes laws
makes sure laws follow the Constitution
leads the military
decides how to spend money
5.GOV.A
Which of the following are some of a citizen’s
responsibilities?
A.
B.
C.
D.
respecting others’ rights and littering
paying taxes, and serving on juries
ignoring traffic laws and being healthy
writing letters and not serving on juries
5.GOV.A
Which of the following is an example of checks and
balances?
A.
B.
C.
D.
The President declares war.
A Senator votes for a law.
The Supreme Court decides to hear a case.
The Congress overrides a presidential veto.
5.GOV.A
Explain the process of what happens to a bill after it is
vetoed by the President.
5.GOV.A
Why did the delegates of the Constitutional
Convention want a balance of power in the new
government?