Ohio Constitution

Who was the first governor of Ohio?

• Edward Tiffin

• Mike DeWine

• Brody Conover

• Thomas Worthington

In what year did Ohio become the 17th state to join the union?

• 1802

• 1851

• 1787

• 1803

How many counties did Ohio have in 1803?

• 88

• 51

• 17

• 36

What was a major concern when drafting Ohio's first constitution in 1802?

• Absence of a legislative branch

• Lack of a judicial system

• Too much power given to the governor of the Northwest Territory

• Too much power given to the legislative branch

What significant change did the 1851 Constitution introduce regarding the Ohio Attorney General?

• The Attorney General was chosen by the Ohio Senate

• Citizens could directly elect the Attorney General

• The Attorney General was appointed by the governor

• The position was abolished

How many times has the Ohio Constitution been amended?

• 100 times

• 27 times

• 50 times

• More than 150 times

What does the United States Constitution provide that is also a principle of the Ohio Constitution?

• It establishes a monarchy

• It has been amended more than 150 times

• It allows for a constitutional convention every 20 years

• It and all laws of the United States are the supreme law of the land

What year was the Ohio Attorney General's Office created?

• 1851

• 1846

• 1802

• 1912

Which of the following is NOT a state that was part of the former Northwest Territory?

• Wisconsin

• Minnesota

• Kentucky

• Illinois

What was the main reason for the change in Ohio's constitution in 1851?

• To decrease the number of counties

• To establish Ohio as a territory

• To introduce a poll tax

• To balance the power among the three branches of government