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.

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3.GOV.A

What is a rule the government makes for people in a town, state, or country called?

A. lawB. ticketC. fineD. right

3.GOV.A

By whom is the city council of a community elected by?

A. governmentsB. police officersC. citizensD. mayor

3.GOV.A

What kind of money do local governments use to provide services to citizens?

A. taxB. communityC. governmentD. 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. the right to voteB. freedom of religionC. money from taxesD. the right to a fair trial

4.GOV.A

Which branch of Ohio’s state government is headed by the governor?

A. the legislative branchB. the executive branchC. the judicial branchD. the Supreme Court

4.GOV.A

What local government position in Ohio is the head of a city or town government?

A. presidentB. sheriffC. trusteeD. 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. makes lawsB. makes sure laws follow the ConstitutionC. leads the militaryD. decides how to spend money

5.GOV.A

Which of the following are some of a citizen’s responsibilities?

A. respecting others’ rights and litteringB. paying taxes, and serving on juriesC. ignoring traffic laws and being healthyD. writing letters and not serving on juries

5.GOV.A

Which of the following is an example of checks and balances?

A. The President declares war.B. A Senator votes for a law.C. The Supreme Court decides to hear a case.D. The Congress overrides a presidential veto.

Explain the process of what happens to a bill after it is vetoed by the President.

5.GOV.A

5.GOV.A

Why did the delegates of the Constitutional Convention want a balance of power in the new government?