Unit 6: 1802 vs 1851

The General Assembly was the strongest branch of Ohio's government. TOO STRONG💪

• 1802

• 1851

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Bicameral general assembly where both houses were elected

• 1802

• 1851

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The General Assembly appointed ALL state and county judges and selected ALL state executive officers except for the governor

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• 1851

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The powers of the general assembly were greatly reduced

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• 1851

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All judges and other executive officers are voted for by Ohioans

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• 1851

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Governor served just a two year term

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• 1851

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Governor did NOT have veto power

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• 1851

• Both, but got Veto power in 1903

Governor served four year term

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• 1851

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Governor can serve 2 terms

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• 1851

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The governor did not have veto power.

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• 1851

• Both