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Ohio Const

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The Ohio Constitution of 1851 established district courts. How did this solve an existing problem in the state? It reduced the burden on the Ohio Supreme Court.
Under Ohio's original constitution, state legislators had put Ohio into debt by lending money to canal, railroad and turnpike companies owned by their friends. How did Ohio's 1851 Constitution address this problem? The 1851 Ohio Constitution created debt limits.
(Which Constitution, 1802 or 1851?)The General Assembly could pass taxes and not show Ohio taxpayers where the money would be spent. 1802
What was one change made by the 1851 Ohio Constitution that affected how the state was governed? The 1851 Ohio Constitution limited the amount of debt the state could accumulate.
(Which Constitution 1802 or 1851?) A three - level court system was established with the addition district courts; the Ohio Supreme Court remained the state's highest court. 1851
(Which Constitution, 1802 or 1851?)The debt of Ohio was to be limited to an amount totaling no more than $750,000. 1851
(Which Constitution, 1802 or 1851?)The state's debts had grown out of control to almost $20 million under the management of the state legislature. 1802
(Which Constitution, 1802 or 1851?)All judges and other executive officers in Ohio are to be elected by the voters of Ohio. 1851
(Which Constitution, 1802 or 1851?)The legislative branch had the power to appoint judges and all other government officials. 1802
The process in which a certain number of voters sign petitions in favor of a proposed law or constitutional amendment, which then goes directly to the ballot.In Ohio, this is a way of allowing the people to introduce laws and amendments. Initiative
The process by which a law or amendment approved by the General Assembly is given to the state's voters for approval or rejection.In Ohio, this is a way of allowing the people to vote on laws or amendments to the Ohio Constitution Referendum
(Is this the Ohio Constitution, the U.S. Constitution, or both?)People can vote directly on Amendments Ohio
(Is this the Ohio Constitution, the U.S. Constitution, or both?)Judges are appointed & approved by the legislature Federal
(Is this the Ohio Constitution, the U.S. Constitution, or both?)Amendments are ratified by state legislatures or state conventions Federal
(Is this the Ohio Constitution, the U.S. Constitution, or both?)Three branches of government both
(Is this the Ohio Constitution, the U.S. Constitution, or both?)Bill of Rights, Separation of Powers, and Bicameral Legislature (repeats on 18) both
(Which Constitution, 1802, 1851, or both?)The Supreme Court was required to meet in every county at least once per year. 1802
(Which Constitution, Ohio, U.S., or both?)Prohibited punishment for acts committed previous to the enactment of the law both
(Which Constitution, 1802 or 1851?)Poll taxes were forbidden 1851
State's banker and chief fiscal officer as part of the executive branch Treasurer of State
The Ohio version of Congress; composed of the Ohio House of Representatives and the Ohio Senate; main job as the legislative branch is to make the laws. General Assembly
Chief election officer and record keeper of the state as part of the executive branch secretary of state
Similar to the office of Vice President, few official duties. Serves as advisor to the Governor, a member of the Governor's cabinet Lt.Governor
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