Ohio State Government Test

Ohio officially became a state in _______________________.

• 1803

• 1788

• 1800

• 1776

The new 1851 constitution limited the total debt Ohio would accumulate because...

• other states were doing it

• we had accumulated over $20 million in debt

• banks were no longer extending as much credit 

How was the governor selected under both constitutions (1802 & 1851)?

• appointed by the president of the United States

• appointed by the Ohio legislature 

• elected by popular vote of the people

• appointed by the judicial branch

Why was a new constitution needed in 1851?

• Political parties emerged in 1850

• The people didn't want a change

• A new constitution is  needed every 50 years

• Constitution of 1802 lacked popular sovereignty, an overburdened judicial branch, and a corrupt legislature

How did the 1851 Constitution solve the problems for the judicial branch?

• added five more judges to the judicial branch

• made the travel requirement less frequent

• added a layer of local courts in each county (appeals)

• said all appeals cases would be heard in the state capitol

How did the 1851 Constitution solve Ohio's debt?

• They told the governor to quit spending money they didn't have

• They had a fundraiser to raise money to pay off the debt.

• All expenditures had to be approved by all three branches

• They set a debt limit for state spending

Which branch of government was weak with few responsibilities under 1802 constitution?

• The Executive Branch/Governor

• The Judicial Branch

• The Legislative Branch

• None; they were all equal

What year did Ohio officially become a state?

• 1803

• 1788

• 1800

• 1776

Why did the new 1851 constitution limit Ohio's total debt?

• Other states were doing it

• Ohio had accumulated over $20 million in debt

• Banks were no longer extending as much credit

• The federal government required it

How was the governor selected under both the 1802 and 1851 constitutions?

• Appointed by the president of the United States

• Appointed by the Ohio legislature

• Elected by popular vote of the people

• Appointed by the judicial branch