Ohio Government/Constitution Practice Exam

What is the primary function of state constitutions?

1. To set federal laws

2. To govern international relations

3. To provide rules for running state governments

4. To outline the structure of local governments

The correct answer is: To provide rules for running state governments

State constitutions primarily serve to provide rules and guidelines for governing and running state governments. Option A is incorrect as state constitutions are not responsible for setting federal laws, that is the function of the United States Constitution. Option B, governing international relations, is typically the responsibility of the federal government and not the state government. Option D, outlining the structure of local governments, may sometimes be mentioned but it is not the primary function. The main purpose of state constitutions is to establish the powers and limitations of state governments and to ensure the protection of individual rights for state residents.