Ohio Government/Constitution Practice Exam

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How does the general assembly check the power of the judiciary?

  1. By vetoing judicial decisions

  2. By impeaching judges

  3. By enacting legislation that modifies the common law

  4. By declaring laws unconstitutional

The correct answer is: By enacting legislation that modifies the common law

The general assembly does not have the power to veto judicial decisions, as that would undermine the independence of the judiciary. Impeaching judges is also not a method of checking their power, as it is reserved for addressing serious misconduct. While declaring laws unconstitutional is a check on legislative power, it is not a direct check on the judiciary. Enacting legislation that modifies the common law, however, is a way for the general assembly to clarify or change the interpretation of laws made by the judiciary. This allows the general assembly to exercise some level of control over the judiciary's power in shaping legal precedent.

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