Answers for Civics Essential Quiz: crimes and courts
A serious crime punishable by a year or more in jail is known as a ________ __X_felony. ____ misdemeanor. ____ probationary offense. ____ high crime. Rural counties in Ohio […]
Ohio Civics Essential
Ohio Civics Essential was created to improve the civics knowledge of Ohio adults and published from July 2018 – July 2021. Civics Essential is a multimedia program which includes relevant feature stories, resource guides, in person and virtual learning tools, quizzes and surveys, plus virtual panel events. The series has reached over 3.8 million people with over 48,000 engagements. Find the series in Ohio Issue Media Group publications Soapbox Cincinnati, Fresh Water Cleveland and Hub Springfield. The Ohio State Bar Foundation (OSBF) awarded their first strategic grant initiative to raise the civics knowledge of adult Ohioans to Issue Media Group (IMG), through Cincinnati Development Fund acting as our fiscal agent. We appreciate the Ohio State Bar Foundation for the support to make this series possible; for our outstanding volunteer editorial advisory that met regularly over 3 years; and for the scholars, legal experts, active and retired lawyers, judges, and nonprofit professionals who participated and continue to advocate for civic education, participation, and engagement. Press Club of Cleveland’s 2022 All Ohio Excellence in Journalism Awards recognized Civics Essential contributing writer Bob Sandrick who covered challenging topics in year three of the Ohio Civics Essential series that continue at the top of the headlines today. He earned 2nd place for Analysis, a category competition that “displays fine examples of work diving deep into important topics. They demonstrate commitments to providing service for their communities.” The judges commented “This collection of reports analyzes such vital issues as justice reform and the electoral college. Details from numerous sources help deliver solid work that informs the public.” Sandrick’s work was additionally recognized by the Greater Cincinnati Pro Chapter 2022 Excellence in Journalism for the Written Communication awards for Government and Community Issues Reporting.
Civics Essential: How dark money, negative ads & campaign finance impact Ohioans at the ballot box
The U.S. Supreme Court's "Citizens United vs. Federal Elections Commission" ruling in 2008 opened the floodgates to fundraising and spending on campaign ads. Ohio is at the center of the issue.
Civics Essential: Yes, your vote counts and here’s why
Most American's don't know the basic workings of their government or the key provisions of their Constitution. Do you? Test yourself with our Civics Essential self-assessment survey.
Answers for Civics Essential Quiz: Are you a well-informed Ohio citizen?
Are you a well-informed Ohio citizen? Thanks for taking our 3 ½ minute quiz on basic knowledge every good citizen should know about their government and how it functions.
Civics Essential: Do you know your rights and responsibilities as a voter?
Voting isn't just about exercising rights, it's about making a difference. You can't effect change or have your voice heard if you don't vote, and you can't vote unless you are registered.
Civics Essential: How landmark Ohio case gave birth to ‘stop-and-frisk’ rules
Read the first story in our series about how the 1967 Terry v. Ohio case established the law for procedures that protect your Fourth Amendment right to be left alone while also protecting the safety of police officers and the public.
