What was the primary reason for holding the Constitutional Convention of 1851?

To correct issues with the Constitution of 1802

To outlaw slavery in the state of Ohio

to increase the power of the Ohio General Assembly

The Ohio Constitution of 1851 corrected a weakness that existed in the Ohio Constitution of 1802 by

adding spending restriction of the state government

adding to the power of the General Assembly

reducing the number of courts in the judicial branch.

Extending the right to vote in Ohio elections to African Americans and women was accomplished through...

future amendments to the US Constitution.

What feature of the Ohio Constitution of 1802 showed that the document was concerned with the people's liberties?

The document contained a Bill of Rights

African Americans were permitted to vote.

powers were equally divided among the three branches of government

The U.S. Constitution and the Ohio Constitutions are similar in that both documents have a

Bill of rights that lists many of the basic rights of individuals.

Supreme Court that meets once each year

legislative branch that has complete control of the government

powers were equally divided among the three branches of government

Which principle of government is found in the Ohio Constitution of 1802 and the Ohio Constitution of 1851?

Political power is best in the hands of a strong Governor.

All governmental power comes from the people.

Only the Governor of Ohio can declare war on a foreign power.

Bill of rights that lists many of the basic rights of individuals.

The Ohio Constitution of 1802 and the US Constitution were similar in that both included...

the election of Supreme Court Justices.

taxes on people's personal income

The Ohio Constitution of 1802 and the Ohio Constitution of 1851 established a framework for government. What is meant by a "framework" for government?

it establishes the structures and powers of the government.

It lists all of the obligations of its citizens

The Ohio Constitution of 1851 was created by Ohioans to resolve some of the difficulties in governing Ohio prior to 1851. Match the difficulty with the solution listed. Difficulty: As Ohio grew in population, the state's debt had grown out of control to almost $20 million.

Future state debts were to be fixed at a specific dollar amount.

All Ohio judges were to be elected by the voters of Ohio

A new level of state courts was created.

All classes of property were to be taxed at the same rate.

All laws had to identify the purpose of the tax being created.

The Ohio Constitution of 1851 was created by Ohioans to resolve some of the difficulties in governing Ohio prior to 1851. Match the difficulty with the solution listed. Difficulty: The Legislative branch had the power to appoint judges and all other government officials.

All Ohio judges were to be elected by the voters of Ohio

A new level of state courts was created.

All classes of property were to be taxed at the same rate.

Future state debts were to be fixed at a specific dollar amount.

All laws had to identify the purpose of the tax being created.

The Ohio Constitution of 1851 was created by Ohioans to resolve some of the difficulties in governing Ohio prior to 1851. Match the difficulty with the solution listed. Difficulty: The Ohio Supreme Court was overworked and overwhelmed with too many constitutional obligations.

A new level of state courts was created.

All Ohio judges were to be elected by the voters of Ohio

All classes of property were to be taxed at the same rate.

Future state debts were to be fixed at a specific dollar amount.

All laws had to identify the purpose of the tax being created.

The Ohio Constitution of 1851 was created by Ohioans to resolve some of the difficulties in governing Ohio prior to 1851. Match the difficulty with the solution listed. Difficulty: The General Assembly could pass taxes and not show Ohio taxpayers where the money would be spent.

All laws had to identify the purpose of the tax being created.

All Ohio judges were to be elected by the voters of Ohio

A new level of state courts was created.

All classes of property were to be taxed at the same rate.

Future state debts were to be fixed at a specific dollar amount.

The Ohio Constitution of 1851 was created by Ohioans to resolve some of the difficulties in governing Ohio prior to 1851. Match the difficulty with the solution listed. Difficulty: Some corporations and property classes in Ohio were taxed by the legislature at different rates.

All classes of property were to be taxed at the same rate.

All Ohio judges were to be elected by the voters of Ohio

A new level of state courts was created.

Future state debts were to be fixed at a specific dollar amount.

All laws had to identify the purpose of the tax being created.

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1. By 1850, many Ohioans had come to believe the time had come to replace the Constitution of 1802 with a new one. Describe one change made to the Ohio Constitution of 1802 by the Ohio Constitution of 1851.

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2. Match the action relating to one of Ohio's Constitutions with the constitution that describes it. The Governor of Ohio was elected to serve for a term of two years and was to be elected by the voters of Ohio.

Ohio Constitution of 1802

Ohio Constitution of 1851

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Match the action relating to one of Ohio's Constitutions with the constitution that describes it. All judges and other executive officers in Ohio are to be elected by the voters of Ohio

Ohio Constitution of 1802

Ohio Constitution of 1851

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Match the action relating to one of Ohio's Constitutions with the constitution that describes it. The debt of Ohio was to be limited to an amount totaling no more than $750,000.

Ohio Constitution of 1802

Ohio Constitution of 1851

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30 sec • 1 pt

Match the action relating to one of Ohio's Constitutions with the constitution that describes it. The term of office for governor was to be limited to no more than two successive terms in office.

Ohio Constitution of 1802

Ohio Constitution of 1851

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Match the action relating to one of Ohio's Constitutions with the constitution that describes it. A three-level court system was established with the Ohio Supreme Court remaining the state's highest court.

Ohio Constitution of 1802

Ohio Constitution of 1851

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30 sec • 1 pt

Match the action relating to one of Ohio's Constitutions with the constitution that describes it. The power to appoint administrative officers of the executive branch is left to the General Assemble.

Ohio Constitution of 1802

Ohio Constitution of 1851

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CH 21-Test-Ohio Constitution of 1851

1. By 1850, many Ohioans had come to believe the time had come to replace the Constitution of 1802 with a new one. Describe one change made to the Ohio Constitution of 1802 by the Ohio Constitution of 1851.

2. Match the action relating to one of Ohio's Constitutions with the constitution that describes it. The Governor of Ohio was elected to serve for a term of two years and was to be elected by the voters of Ohio.

Match the action relating to one of Ohio's Constitutions with the constitution that describes it. All judges and other executive officers in Ohio are to be elected by the voters of Ohio

Match the action relating to one of Ohio's Constitutions with the constitution that describes it. The debt of Ohio was to be limited to an amount totaling no more than $750,000.

Match the action relating to one of Ohio's Constitutions with the constitution that describes it. The term of office for governor was to be limited to no more than two successive terms in office.

Match the action relating to one of Ohio's Constitutions with the constitution that describes it. A three-level court system was established with the Ohio Supreme Court remaining the state's highest court.

Match the action relating to one of Ohio's Constitutions with the constitution that describes it. The power to appoint administrative officers of the executive branch is left to the General Assemble.

Which Ohio Constitution gave voters the right to elect all high-ranking state officials and judges.

What was the primary reason for holding the Constitutional Convention of 1851?

The Ohio Constitution of 1851 corrected a weakness that existed in the Ohio Constitution of 1802 by

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