Ohio Constitution Quiz

What is one similarity between the U.S. Constitution and the Ohio Constitution?

• Both have a unicameral legislative body.

• Both have a chief executive.

• Both have no term limits for legislators.

• Both are written in the same year.

What do we call Ohio’s legislative body?

• Congress

• The Governor

• Congressional Assembly

• General Assembly

What is the difference in the term length of the US Senate and the Ohio Senate?

• The U.S. Congress serves 6 year term, and Ohio serves 4 year terms.

• The U.S. Congress serves 4 year term, and Ohio serves 6 year terms.

• They both serve 4 year terms

• They both serve 6 year terms

How does the amendment process differ between the U.S. Constitution and the Ohio Constitution?

• Ohio requires a simple majority for all amendments.

• The U.S. Constitution has no amendment process.

• Ohio has a different method for proposing amendments.

• Both constitutions require the same process.

What major change did the 1851 Ohio Constitution introduce regarding the legislative branch?

• It increased the powers of the General Assembly.

• It added checks and balances.

• It eliminated the legislative branch entirely.

• It allowed the General Assembly to appoint judges.

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for state governments as outlined in the presentation?

• Must have a constitution.

• Must have a unicameral legislature.

• Must have three branches of government.

• Must operate independently from the federal government.

What was one of the weaknesses of the 1802 Ohio Constitution?

• It had too many checks and balances.

• It limited the power of the legislative branch.

• It concentrated too much power in the legislative branch.

• It had no provisions for a judicial branch.

How did the 1851 Ohio Constitution address economic policy?

• It allowed unlimited state debt.

• It set a limit on state debt.

• It eliminated all taxes.

• It required all businesses to be state-owned.

How many terms can someone serve in the Ohio House of Representatives?

• 2 terms

• 4 terms

• 6 terms

• There is no limit

What change occurred in the judicial branch of Ohio with the 1851 Constitution?

• Judges were appointed by the General Assembly.

• The Supreme Court began traveling to counties.

• District courts were added to manage caseloads.

• The Supreme Court was eliminated.