12. AG - AIR - 1851 & FED / Anti-FED

AFTER the Ohio Constitution of 1851, how were executive officials elected in Ohio?

• Appointed by the General Assembly
• Elected by Popular Vote
• Appointed by the Governor

AFTER the Ohio Constitution of 1851, how were judges elected in Ohio?

• Appointed by the General Assembly
• Elected by Popular Vote
• Appointed by the Governor

PRIOR TO the Ohio Constitution of 1851, how were judges elected in Ohio?

• Appointed by the General Assembly
• Elected by Popular Vote
• Appointed by the Governor

PRIOR to the Ohio Constitution of 1851, how were executive officials elected in Ohio?

• Appointed by the General Assembly
• Elected by Popular Vote
• Appointed by the Governor

Ohio's original constitution contained some provisions that created problems for the state. Ohio adopted a new constitution in 1851 to address some of these issues. How did the 1851 Constitution address the following problem:

Most Ohio citizens lacked the power to influence who would hold key judicial and executive offices.

• Debt limitations were instituted and tax funds could only be used for their stated purpose.
• Major executive officials and all judges were chosen through referendums.
• The U.S. Supreme Court accepted more Ohio cases to reduce caseload burdens.
• Major executive officials and all judges were to be elected by popular vote.

How did the Ohio Constitution of 1851 affect the power of the LEGISLATURE (General Assembly)?

• Generally increased its power
• Generally decreased its power.
• The power of the legislature stayed the same.
• The Constitution of 1851 abolished the Ohio legislature.

The Ohio Constitution of 1851 established district courts. How did this solve an existing problem in the state?

• It reduced the burden on the Ohio Supreme Court
• It brought civic order during a time of social disorder and chaos,
• It curbed the federal government's infringement on Ohio's state rights.
• It provided additional checks and balances against the executive branch.

Which statement accurately describes the relationship between the Ohio Constitution and the U S. Constitution?

• Ohio laws overrule federal laws when there is a conflict
• All articles of the Ohio Constitution must be the same as all articles of the U.S. Constitution.
• The structure of the Ohio Constitution does not resemble the structure of the U.S. Constitution.
• The Ohio Constitution is consistent with the key principles of the U.S. Constitution, but contains some laws that differ from the laws of the U.S. Constitution.

How are the powers of Ohio's state government consistent with the powers of the U.S. federal government?

• Ohio's legislative branch has the power to pass laws.
• Ohio's legislative branch has the power to appoint all executive officials.
• Ohio's executive branch has the power to negotiate with foreign nations.
• Ohio's executive branch has the power to appoint Supreme Court justices.

In 1851 , the state of Ohio drafted a new Constitution. Which of the following was a change implemented in Ohio's government as a result of the new constitution?

• Poll taxes were introduced to raise state revenues.
• The power of the governor was greatly reduced.
• Judges were elected by the people.
• The Supreme Court of Ohio was required to meet at least once in every county each year.