Ohio Assessments for Educators OAE Social Studies 2

Question 1

Which branch of the U.S. government is primarily responsible for interpreting the Constitution and determining the constitutionality of federal laws?

Accepted Answer

Judicial branch

Answer

The judicial branch, headed by the Supreme Court, holds the power of judicial review to interpret the Constitution and rule on the constitutionality of laws.

Question 2

The concept of 'checks and balances' in the U.S. Constitution PRIMARILY serves to:

Accepted Answer

Prevent any single branch of government from gaining too much power

Answer

Checks and balances distribute power among the three branches so each can limit the power of the others, preventing any one branch from becoming tyrannical.

Question 3

In economics, the law of demand states that, all else being equal:

Accepted Answer

As price increases, quantity demanded decreases

Answer

The law of demand establishes an inverse relationship between price and quantity demanded — as price rises, consumers purchase less of a good or service.

Question 4

Which Supreme Court case established the principle of judicial review in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Marbury v. Madison

Answer

Marbury v. Madison (1803) established judicial review, giving the Supreme Court authority to declare acts of Congress unconstitutional.

Question 5

The concept of federalism in the United States PRIMARILY refers to:

Accepted Answer

A system in which power is divided between national and state governments

Answer

Federalism is the constitutional division of authority between the national government and state governments, each with distinct responsibilities and powers.

Ohio Assessments for Educators Practice Test

Ohio Assessments for Educators Practice Test

Ohio Assessments for Educators OAE Social Studies 2