Which principle of government is found in the Ohio Constitutions of 1802 and 1851?

All government power comes from the people

The Ohio Constitution of 1851 corrected a weakness that existed in the Ohio Constitution of 1802 by

adding spending restrictions on the state government

Extending the right to vote in Ohio Elections to Africian Americans and women was accomplished through

future amendment to the US Constitution

Which of the following statements discribes a democratic feature of both governments in Ohio and the United States?

Citizens elect the government leaders they wish to represent them

What is the main reason the Ohio Constitution of 1851 was different from the 1802 Constitution?

It aimed to create a more balanced government

Why was a constitutional convention held in 1802?

To draft a constitution for the new state of Ohio

Under Ohio's original constitution, the legislature put Ohio into debt by...How did the new constitution address this?

The 1851 Constitution created debt limits

Under the 1802 Constitution, how was the secretary of state chosen?

By a joint vote of the state legislature

Which statement is TRUE about the 1802 Constitution?

The General Assembly could appoint key executive officers.

Why was the travel requirement removed for the Supreme Court in the 1851 Constitution?

The population had grown significantly

The Ohio Constitutions of 1802 and 1851 established a framework for the government. What is meant by a "framework?"

It establishes the structure and powers of the government

In both Ohio Constitutions, how are members of the General Assembly chosen?

The are elected by citizens of Ohio

What do the US Congress and then Ohio General Assembly have in common?

They are both law-making bodies of government

Which statement is TRUE about the 1851 Constitution?

It established a district court level

Which best explains why the Ohio Constitution of 1802 gave more power to the General Assembly than the governor?

Ohioans' experiences before statehood made them distrust a strong executive

What feature of the Ohio Constitution of 1802 showed that the document was concerned with people's liberties?

The document contained a Bill of Rights

What was the primary reason for holding the Constitutional Convention of 1851?

to correct issues with the Constitution of 1802

Why did the 1851 Constitution create new executive offices?

To provide more checks and balances

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

Which statement describes a provision of the Ohio Constitution of 1851?

Members of the legislature cannot hold another office at the same time

What is one characteristic of the president-day Ohio Constitution that makes it different from the US Constitution?

It has a referendum and initiative process.

The Ohio Constitution and the US Constitution are similar in that both

included a bill of rights to protect people's individual rights

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1
Which principle of government is found in the Ohio Constitutions of 1802 and 1851?
Political power is best in the hands of a strong governor
The right to vote is guaranteed to all citizens of Ohio
Only the governor of Ohio can declare war on foreign nations
All government power comes from the people
2
What did the Northwest Ordinance prohibit?
Trial by jury
Freedom of the press
Freedom of assembly
Slavery
3
The Ohio Constitution of 1851 corrected a weakness that existed in the Ohio Constitution of 1802 by
adding the power of the General Assembly
reducing the number of courts in the judicial branch
changing the way the Governor was elected
adding spending restrictions on the state government
4
Extending the right to vote in Ohio Elections to Africian Americans and women was accomplished through
the Ohio Constitution of 1802
the Ohio Constitution of 1851
future amendment to the US Constitution
Northwest Ordinance of 1785
5
Which of the following statements discribes a democratic feature of both governments in Ohio and the United States?
Government leaders do what they think is best for the people
People must declare in advance who they are voting for
Everyone pays an equal amount of taxes to the government
Citizens elect the government leaders they wish to represent them
6
What is the main reason the Ohio Constitution of 1851 was different from the 1802 Constitution?
It banned slavery
It created an Ohio Supreme Court
It extended the vote to women and blacks
It aimed to create a more balanced government
7
Why was a constitutional convention held in 1802?
To elect a new governor
To respond to a national economic crisis
To draft a constitution for the new state of Ohio
To abolish slavery
8
Under Ohio's original constitution, the legislature put Ohio into debt by...How did the new constitution address this?
The 1851 Constitution put strict rules on lobbying for legislators.
The 1851 Constitution created debt limits
The 1851 Constitution banned the state from lending money
The 1851 Constitution declared all of the state's prior debts null and void
9
What was a limitation placed on state debt by the 1851 Constitution?
It had to be used for specific purposes.
It could not exceed $750,000.
All of the above
It could not be used to fund private businesses.
10
In the 1802 Constitution, which branch of government held the most power?
Legislative Branch
Judicial Branch
Executive Branch
All branches had equal power
11
Under the 1802 Constitution, how was the secretary of state chosen?
There was no secretary of state position
By the governor
By the people in a statewide election
By a joint vote of the state legislature
12
Which statement is TRUE about the 1802 Constitution?
It required a uniform income tax.
The constitution created district courts in the state.
It required a uniform property tax.
The General Assembly could appoint key executive officers.
13
A major criticism of the Ohio Constitution of 1802 was that too much power had been given to the:
Ohio Supreme Court
Governor of Ohio
Ohio District Courts
General Assembly
14
Why was the travel requirement removed for the Supreme Court in the 1851 Constitution?
There were fewer counties by then
The population had grown significantly
The court system became more efficient
Judges preferred to stay in one place
15
The Ohio Constitutions of 1802 and 1851 established a framework for the government. What is meant by a "framework?"
It establishes the structure and powers of the government
It provides information citizens need to contact their officials
It lists all of the obligations of its citizens
It lays out the rules for changing the constitution
16
In both Ohio Constitutions, how are members of the General Assembly chosen?
They are appointed by the US Supreme Court
They are chosen by the Governor of Ohio
They are selected by a group of Ohio business leaders
The are elected by citizens of Ohio
17
What do the US Congress and then Ohio General Assembly have in common?
They are both appointed by the executive branch
They are both law-making bodies of government
They both meet in Washington, DC
The members of each are elected for six-year terms
18
Which statement is TRUE about the 1851 Constitution?
It gave the legislature significantly more power.
Laws could be passed that benefited some citizens over others
The secretary of state was appointed by the governor
It established a district court level
19
Which best explains why the Ohio Constitution of 1802 gave more power to the General Assembly than the governor?
The lack of problems in Ohio made a strong executive unnecessary
Ohioans followed the plan established under the Declaration of Independence
Ohio lacked the funds to support a strong office of governor
Ohioans' experiences before statehood made them distrust a strong executive
20
What feature of the Ohio Constitution of 1802 showed that the document was concerned with people's liberties?
African Americans were permitted to vote
The document contained a Bill of Rights
The citizens of Ohio were able to elect members of the judiciary
Powers were equally divided among three branches of government
21
What was the primary reason for holding the Constitutional Convention of 1851?
to outlaw slavery in the state of Ohio
to correct issues with the Constitution of 1802
to increase the power of the Ohio General Assembly
to reduce the power of the Ohio Supreme Court
22
Why did the 1851 Constitution create new executive offices?
There wasn’t enough money to pay for the existing offices
To give jobs to the governor’s friends
To give the governor more power
To provide more checks and balances
23
The Ohio Constitution of 1851 established district courts. How did this solve an existing problem in the state?
It brought civic order during a time of social disorder and chaos
It curbed the federal government's infringement on Ohio's state rights
It reduced the burden on the Ohio Supreme Court
It provided additional checks and balances against the executive branch
24
The Ohio Constitution of 1802 and the US Constitution were similar in that both included
an amendment to allow women to vote
a bicameral legislature
taxes on people's personal income
the election of Supreme Court justices
25
In both the US and Ohio Constitutions, how are government leaders, like members of the Congress/General Assemby, chosen
They are picked by state legislators
They are selected by the chief executive
They are elected by citizens
They are appointed by the US Supreme Court
26
Which statement describes a provision of the Ohio Constitution of 1851?
Members of the legislature cannot hold another office at the same time
Members of the Senate who win election will serve a term of six years
Election to the US Senate requires a person to be at least 25 years of age
The legislature was given the power to declare war and borrow money
27
Ohio was originally part of what territory?
Louisiana Purchase Territory
Northwest Territory
Great Plains Territory
Dakota Territory
28
What is one characteristic of the president-day Ohio Constitution that makes it different from the US Constitution?
Its powers are devided among the seperate branches of government.
It has a referendum and initiative process.
It allows African-American citizen to vote in elections
Its legislature is responsible for passing laws
29
The Ohio Constitution and the US Constitution are similar in that both
provided for the direct election of the chief executive
had a provision for the election of all judges
included a bill of rights to protect people's individual rights
required that the same amount in tax be paid by all people

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The Ohio Constitution

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The Ohio Constitution

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Questions 29

Answers

1
Which principle of government is found in the Ohio Constitutions of 1802 and 1851?
Political power is best in the hands of a strong governor
The right to vote is guaranteed to all citizens of Ohio
Only the governor of Ohio can declare war on foreign nations
All government power comes from the people
2
What did the Northwest Ordinance prohibit?
Trial by jury
Freedom of the press
Freedom of assembly
Slavery
3
The Ohio Constitution of 1851 corrected a weakness that existed in the Ohio Constitution of 1802 by
adding the power of the General Assembly
reducing the number of courts in the judicial branch
changing the way the Governor was elected
adding spending restrictions on the state government
4
Extending the right to vote in Ohio Elections to Africian Americans and women was accomplished through
the Ohio Constitution of 1802
the Ohio Constitution of 1851
future amendment to the US Constitution
Northwest Ordinance of 1785
5
Which of the following statements discribes a democratic feature of both governments in Ohio and the United States?
Government leaders do what they think is best for the people
People must declare in advance who they are voting for
Everyone pays an equal amount of taxes to the government
Citizens elect the government leaders they wish to represent them
6
What is the main reason the Ohio Constitution of 1851 was different from the 1802 Constitution?
It banned slavery
It created an Ohio Supreme Court
It extended the vote to women and blacks
It aimed to create a more balanced government
7
Why was a constitutional convention held in 1802?
To elect a new governor
To respond to a national economic crisis
To draft a constitution for the new state of Ohio
To abolish slavery
8
Under Ohio's original constitution, the legislature put Ohio into debt by...How did the new constitution address this?
The 1851 Constitution put strict rules on lobbying for legislators.
The 1851 Constitution created debt limits
The 1851 Constitution banned the state from lending money
The 1851 Constitution declared all of the state's prior debts null and void
9
What was a limitation placed on state debt by the 1851 Constitution?
It had to be used for specific purposes.
It could not exceed $750,000.
All of the above
It could not be used to fund private businesses.
10
In the 1802 Constitution, which branch of government held the most power?
Legislative Branch
Judicial Branch
Executive Branch
All branches had equal power
11
Under the 1802 Constitution, how was the secretary of state chosen?
There was no secretary of state position
By the governor
By the people in a statewide election
By a joint vote of the state legislature
12
Which statement is TRUE about the 1802 Constitution?
It required a uniform income tax.
The constitution created district courts in the state.
It required a uniform property tax.
The General Assembly could appoint key executive officers.
13
A major criticism of the Ohio Constitution of 1802 was that too much power had been given to the:
Ohio Supreme Court
Governor of Ohio
Ohio District Courts
General Assembly
14
Why was the travel requirement removed for the Supreme Court in the 1851 Constitution?
There were fewer counties by then
The population had grown significantly
The court system became more efficient
Judges preferred to stay in one place
15
The Ohio Constitutions of 1802 and 1851 established a framework for the government. What is meant by a "framework?"
It establishes the structure and powers of the government
It provides information citizens need to contact their officials
It lists all of the obligations of its citizens
It lays out the rules for changing the constitution
16
In both Ohio Constitutions, how are members of the General Assembly chosen?
They are appointed by the US Supreme Court
They are chosen by the Governor of Ohio
They are selected by a group of Ohio business leaders
The are elected by citizens of Ohio
17
What do the US Congress and then Ohio General Assembly have in common?
They are both appointed by the executive branch
They are both law-making bodies of government
They both meet in Washington, DC
The members of each are elected for six-year terms
18
Which statement is TRUE about the 1851 Constitution?
It gave the legislature significantly more power.
Laws could be passed that benefited some citizens over others
The secretary of state was appointed by the governor
It established a district court level
19
Which best explains why the Ohio Constitution of 1802 gave more power to the General Assembly than the governor?
The lack of problems in Ohio made a strong executive unnecessary
Ohioans followed the plan established under the Declaration of Independence
Ohio lacked the funds to support a strong office of governor
Ohioans' experiences before statehood made them distrust a strong executive
20
What feature of the Ohio Constitution of 1802 showed that the document was concerned with people's liberties?
African Americans were permitted to vote
The document contained a Bill of Rights
The citizens of Ohio were able to elect members of the judiciary
Powers were equally divided among three branches of government
21
What was the primary reason for holding the Constitutional Convention of 1851?
to outlaw slavery in the state of Ohio
to correct issues with the Constitution of 1802
to increase the power of the Ohio General Assembly
to reduce the power of the Ohio Supreme Court
22
Why did the 1851 Constitution create new executive offices?
There wasn’t enough money to pay for the existing offices
To give jobs to the governor’s friends
To give the governor more power
To provide more checks and balances
23
The Ohio Constitution of 1851 established district courts. How did this solve an existing problem in the state?
It brought civic order during a time of social disorder and chaos
It curbed the federal government's infringement on Ohio's state rights
It reduced the burden on the Ohio Supreme Court
It provided additional checks and balances against the executive branch
24
The Ohio Constitution of 1802 and the US Constitution were similar in that both included
an amendment to allow women to vote
a bicameral legislature
taxes on people's personal income
the election of Supreme Court justices
25
In both the US and Ohio Constitutions, how are government leaders, like members of the Congress/General Assemby, chosen
They are picked by state legislators
They are selected by the chief executive
They are elected by citizens
They are appointed by the US Supreme Court
26
Which statement describes a provision of the Ohio Constitution of 1851?
Members of the legislature cannot hold another office at the same time
Members of the Senate who win election will serve a term of six years
Election to the US Senate requires a person to be at least 25 years of age
The legislature was given the power to declare war and borrow money
27
Ohio was originally part of what territory?
Louisiana Purchase Territory
Northwest Territory
Great Plains Territory
Dakota Territory
28
What is one characteristic of the president-day Ohio Constitution that makes it different from the US Constitution?
Its powers are devided among the seperate branches of government.
It has a referendum and initiative process.
It allows African-American citizen to vote in elections
Its legislature is responsible for passing laws
29
The Ohio Constitution and the US Constitution are similar in that both
provided for the direct election of the chief executive
had a provision for the election of all judges
included a bill of rights to protect people's individual rights
required that the same amount in tax be paid by all people