A system in which power is divided between the national and state governments
(Which Constitution, 1802, 1851, or both?)General Assembly is the most Powerful Branch
Both
(State or Local Participation)Volunteer for the Neighborhood Watch Group
Local
(Which Constitution, 1802 or 1851?)Poll taxes were forbidden
1851
What is Separation of Powers?
Constitutional division of powers among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches
(Which Constitution, 1802 or 1851?)The General Assembly could pass taxes and not show Ohio taxpayers where the money would be spent.
1802 Constitution
(State or Local)Volunteer as a fireman
Local
Review Rights of the Accused (which amendments)?
4, 5, 6, 8
(State or Local Participation)Serve in the National Guard
State
(Is this the Ohio Constitution, the U.S. Constitution, or both?)Judges are elected.
Ohio Constitution
(Which Constitution, Ohio, U.S., or both?)Prohibited punishment for acts committed previous to the enactment of the law
Both
(Which Constitution, 1802, 1851, or both?)The Supreme Court was required to meet in every county at least once per year.
1802
(State or Local) Vote in state-wide elections
State
(Is this the Ohio Constitution, the U.S. Constitution, or both?)Three branches of government
Both
What is Checks and Balances?
A system that allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the other branches in order to prevent abuse of power
Review Congress cannot deny speech, press, religion is what principle?
Limited Government
(Is this the Ohio Constitution, the U.S. Constitution, or both?)People can vote directly on Amendments
Ohio Constitution
Number of members of the House and Senate to ratify an amendment
2/3
The job of the executive branch is to
enforce laws
(Is this the Ohio Constitution, the U.S. Constitution, or both?)Bill of Rights, Separation of Powers, and Bicameral Legislature
Both
Review Which amendment abolished poll taxes?
24th
(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
The Ohio version of Congress; composed of the Ohio House of Representatives and the Ohio Senate; main job as the legislative branch is to make the laws.
General Assembly
(Is this the Ohio Constitution, the U.S. Constitution, or both?)Judges are appointed & approved by the legislature
U.S. 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
Created the Northwest Territory established conditions for self-government and statehood, included a Bill of Rights, and permanently prohibited slavery
Northwest Ordinance
(Which Constitution, 1802 or 1851?)The debt of Ohio was to be limited to an amount totaling no more than $750,000.
1851 Constitution
Review Name 3 voting rights amendments
15, 17, 19, 23, 24, 26 (select 3)
Review Which amendment gives Washington D.C. three electoral votes?
23rd
(Which Constitution, 1802 or 1851?)All judges and other executive officers in Ohio are to be elected by the voters of Ohio.
1851 Constitution
(Is this the Ohio Constitution, the U.S. Constitution, or both?)Court system comprised of three levels
Both
What is a two-house legislature called?
bicameral
(Is this the Ohio Constitution, the U.S. Constitution, or both?)Amendments are ratified by state legislatures or state conventions
U.S. Constitution
(Which Constitution, 1802 or 1851?)The legislative branch had the power to appoint judges and all other government officials.
1802 Constitution
Review Congress can override a presidential veto is an example of which principle?
Checks and Balances
What is Judicial Review?
Allows the court to determine the constitutionality of laws
(State or Local Participation) Run for the school board
Local
The job of the legislative branch is to
make laws
What is Popular Sovereignty?
A belief that ultimate power resides in the people.
The 1851 changed so that most of the offices were to be elected by the people rather than appointed by the General Assembly. What principle does this address?
Popular sovereignty
The job of the judicial branch is to
interpret laws
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