Principles
Division and sharing of power between the state and national governments
Federalism
Name the 3 branches of government
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
14th Amendment
Equal protection under the law
The first Ohio state constitution was written in what year?
1803
Largest source of federal revenue
Income tax
We have the power to elect representatives
Republicanism
3 parts of the executive branch
VP
Cabinet
15th Amendment
Right to vote cannot be denied by race
Name 2 roles that Ohio citizens can do involving the whole state
Vote
Pay taxes
Join the National Guard
Run for public office
Sign petitions
How many justices are in Supreme Court?
9
Articles I, II & III of the Constitution
I: Legislative Branch
II: Executive Branch
III: Judicial Branch
Which has more members? House or Senate?
House
24th Amendment
Eliminated poll taxes
Name 2 roles that Ohio citizens can do within their local communities
1. Organize civic activities
2. Join community watch groups
3. Attending meetings of a local board
4. Serving in volunteer fire department
Name of our first original constitution
Articles of Confederation
Article VI of Constitution
Constitution is Supreme Law of the Land
Judicial Review
Amendments 7 & 8
7: Trial by jury
8: Cruel and unusual punishment
Name a similarity between the Ohio Constitution and US Constitution
Separation of powers into 3 branches (executive, judicial, legislative)
Checks & balances
Limited government (constitution limits government’s power)
Both have their own bill of rights
Popular sovereignty (government based on the people)
Both hold elections
Congress can override a presidential veto with ____ vote
2/3
Federalists: Wanted Constitution & strong federal government
Anti-Federalists: Did not want Constitution & strong state governments
Jobs of the 3 branches
Legislative: makes laws
Executive: enforces laws
Judicial: interprets laws
Amendments 4, 5 & 6
4: Unreasonable searches & seizures
5: Due process, double jeopardy
6: Fair and speedy trial
Name the 3 changes that came with the 1851 Constitution
1. Major executive official & judges to be elected
2. Debt limitations were instituted
3. District courts added
Difference between progressive & regressive taxes
Progressive: taxes fall more heavily on wealthy
Regressive: taxes fall more heavily on poor