Exploring the Ohio Constitution

The video provides an overview of Ohio's State House and its historical significance. It discusses the formation of Ohio's first constitution in 1802, highlighting the challenges and issues that arose, such as corruption and an overextended judicial system. The need for reform led to the 1851 Constitution, which balanced power among government branches and introduced significant changes. The video also compares the Ohio Constitution with the U.S. Constitution, noting differences in amendment processes and state rights.

What is the Ohio Statehouse home to?

• The Governor's Office

• The Ohio House of Representatives and the Ohio Senate

• The Ohio Supreme Court

• The Ohio Historical Society

Which act authorized the residents of modern-day Ohio to begin the process of becoming a state?

• The Constitution Act of 1802

• The Ohio Statehood Act

• The Enabling Act of 1802

• The Northwest Ordinance

What was a major concern among delegates when drafting the 1802 Constitution?

• High taxes

• 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 was a significant issue with the 1802 Constitution regarding the Supreme Court of Ohio?

• It could not review legislative actions

• It was required to meet in every county

• It had too much power

• It was not established until 1851

What did the 1851 Constitution introduce to help manage the judicial system?

• A new Supreme Court

• Intermediate appellate courts

• A separate judicial branch

• County-level courts

How did the 1851 Constitution change the election of the Ohio Attorney General?

• The Attorney General was appointed by the Governor

• The Attorney General was elected by the General Assembly

• The Attorney General became a statewide office holder elected by citizens

• The Attorney General was appointed by the Supreme Court

How many words does the Ohio Constitution contain compared to the federal constitution?

• 36,000 words

• 27,000 words

• 18,000 words

• 9,000 words

How many times has the Ohio Constitution been amended?

• More than 150 times

• 100 times

• 50 times

• 27 times

What is the relationship between the United States Constitution and state constitutions like Ohio's?

• State constitutions are more important than the U.S. Constitution

• State constitutions must provide at least the same rights as the U.S. Constitution

• State constitutions can override the U.S. Constitution

• State constitutions are completely independent of the U.S. Constitution

What is the significance of the dates 1802 and 1851 in Ohio's constitutional history?

• They mark the years of the first and last constitutional conventions in Ohio

• They mark the years Ohio joined the Union and the first constitution was drafted

• They mark the years of the first and second Ohio constitutions

• They mark the years of major amendments to the Ohio Constitution