Ohio American Gov. AIR Test Standards 18, 19, 20 - Ohio's Govt.

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What historical document paved the way for Ohio to become a state?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

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Northwest Ordinance

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

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legislative

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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

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The debt limit was abolished

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In which Ohio Constitution were top executive officials appointed by the General Assembly? Options: 1802, 1851

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1802

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Is the Ohio Constitution much longer than the U.S. Constitution?

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True

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Ohio voters must approve an amendment to the Ohio Constitution before it can be ratified.

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true

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How many branches of government does Ohio have?

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3

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Ohio officially became a state in _______________________

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1803

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The new 1851 constitution limited the total debt Ohio would accumulate because...

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we had accumulated over $20 million in debt

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How was the governor selected under both constitutions (1802 & 1851)?

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elected by popular vote of the people