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(Which Constitution, 1802 or 1851?)The General Assembly could pass taxes and not show Ohio taxpayers where the money would be spent.
1802 Constitution
(Which Constitution, 1802 or 1851?)A three-level court system was established with the addition district courts; the Ohio Supreme Court remained the state's highest court.
1851 Constitution
(Which Constitution, 1802 or 1851?)The debt of Ohio was to be limited to an amount totaling no more than $750,000.
1851 Constitution
(Which Constitution, 1802 or 1851?)All judges and other executive officers in Ohio are to be elected by the voters of Ohio.
1851 Constitution
(Which Constitution, 1802 or 1851?)The state's debts had grown out of control to almost $20 million under the management of the state legislature.
1802 Constitution
(Which Constitution, 1802 or 1851?)The legislative branch had the power to appoint judges and all other government officials.
1802 Constitution
(Is this the Ohio Constitution, the U.S. Constitution, or both?)Judges are elected.
Ohio Constitution
(Is this the Ohio Constitution, the U.S. Constitution, or both?)Judges are appointed & approved by the legislature
U.S. Constitution
(Is this the Ohio Constitution, the U.S. Constitution, or both?)People can vote directly on Amendments
Ohio Constitution
(Is this the Ohio Constitution, the U.S. Constitution, or both?)Amendments are ratified by state legislatures or state conventions
U.S. Constitution
(Is this the Ohio Constitution, the U.S. Constitution, or both?)Three branches of government
Both
(Is this the Ohio Constitution, the U.S. Constitution, or both?)Bill of Rights, Separation of Powers, and Bicameral Legislature
Both
(Is this the Ohio Constitution, the U.S. Constitution, or both?)Court system comprised of three levels
Both
(Which Constitution, 1802, 1851, or both?)General Assembly is the most Powerful Branch
Both
(Which Constitution, 1802 or 1851?)Poll taxes were forbidden
1851
(Which Constitution, 1802, 1851, or both?)The Supreme Court was required to meet in every county at least once per year.
1802
