History
What year was Ohio's first constitution written?
1802
In terms of government, what does the separation of powers mean?
Powers of government are allocated to three separate branches
What is the purpose of a constitution?
To organize government and outline the rights of the people.
What level of education is guaranteed to all Ohio citizens in the Ohio Constitution?
A K-12 Education
Name one similarity between the Ohio and U.S. Constitutions.
Both outline the structure of government
Both have Articles
Both have amendments
Both guarantee basic rights for all people
What significant event happened in Ohio in 1803?
Ohio became a state
What are the three branches of government?
Legislative, executive, judical
How many words are in the Ohio Constitution?
Over 54,000
When were women granted the right to vote in Ohio?
1920
How does the Ohio Constitution limit state government?
By specifying the powers and responsibilities of government branches
In what year was the second Constitution of Ohio written?
1851
Define checks and balances in government
A system that prevents any one branch from exercising too much power
Which Constitution is shorter? The US Constitution or the Ohio Constitution
The US Constitution
What are inalienable rights?
Rights that cannot be taken away
What is one difference between the Ohio and U.S. Constitutions?
The Ohio Constitution is more detailed and includes more specific provisions.
Which Constitution (1802 or 1851) is still in use today.
1851
What name is Ohio's Legislative Branch called in the Ohio Constitution?
The General Assembly
What fraction of the General Assembly must approve of a Constitutional Amendment before it is sent to the voters?
3/5
What does due process mean?
The legal requirement that the state must respect all legal rights owed to a person.
Why is the Ohio Constitution considered more detailed?
It includes provisions for elections, local government, and other subjects not mentioned in the U.S. Constitution.
How many amendments were accepted from the 1912 convention
33 of 41
What are the two houses of Ohio's Legislative Branch called?
Senate and House of Representatives
After approval by the General Assembly, who ultimately decides if an amendment is added to the Ohio Constitution?
The voters in the next election.
Name a right specifically for Ohioans that is not mentioned in the U.S. Constitution
The right to an education
What role does the federal law play in state constitutions?
State constitutions must abide by federal law and the U.S. Constitution is the highest law of the land.