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

Front

What historical document paved the way for Ohio to become a state?

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

Front

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

Back

1802

Front

The Ohio Constitution is much longer than the U.S. Constitution

Back

True

Front

Do Ohio voters need to approve an amendment to the Ohio Constitution before it can be ratified?

Back

true

Front

How many branches of government does Ohio have?

Back

3

Front

Ohio officially became a state in _______________________

Back

1803

Front

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

Back

we had accumulated over $20 million in debt

Front

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

Back

elected by popular vote of the people