Ohio vs. US Constitution

Front

Which title represents the executive branch at the state level in the U.S.?

Back

Governor

Front

The General Assembly's power had more limitations with which of the Constitutions? Options: 1802, 1851

Back

1851

Front

The Governor's term of office was extended from 2 years to 4 years by the 1851 Constitution.

Back

True

Front

What caused the Ohio state supreme court to become unable to fulfill their obligation under Ohio's original constitution?

Back

a sharp increase in population and the number of counties

Front

Why did the new 1851 constitution limit the total debt Ohio would accumulate?

Back

We had accumulated over $20 million in debt.

Front

In which Ohio Constitution were top executive officials appointed by the General Assembly?

Back

1802

Front

In the 1802 Constitution, a governor's term was how many years? Options: 2, 4, 6

Back

2

Front

What historical document paved the way for Ohio to become a state? Options: Articles of Confederation, U.S. Constitution, Northwest Ordinance, Declaration of Independence

Back

Northwest Ordinance

Front

One criticism of the 1802 Constitution was that the ___________branch was too powerful.

Back

legislative

Front

The 1851 Constitution included all of the following changes EXCEPT: The governors term was changed to 4 years, Judges were elected rather than appointed, The top executive offices become elected rather than appointed, The debt limit was abolished.

Back

The debt limit was abolished