Ohio's Government Structure and Constitutions

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Ohio General Assembly

Ohio Governor and Lt. Governor

Ohio Supreme Court

passes Ohio laws

House of Reps: 99 members

Senate: 33 members

enforces Ohio law

elected by plurality

7 members, including Chief Justice

6 year terms

elected by voters

Lt. Governor helps out and takes over if something happens to the Governmer

Categorize the concepts of the Ohio Government

Legislative

Executive

Judicial

Open Ended

1. What were some weaknesses with the first Ohio Constitution of 1802?

2. Why did citizens want to replace it?

3. List three details about the Ohio Constitution of 1851.

Open Ended

Exit ticket: What are some similarities and differences between Ohio's government and the federal government? Use specific details from your notes to answer.