Ohio Constitutional Convention and Government Powers

The video lesson covers the Ohio Constitution, focusing on the issues with the original 1803 version and the changes made in 1851. It highlights the overpowering legislative branch, challenges faced by the Supreme Court, and the state's debt issues. The 1850 Constitutional Convention addressed these problems by introducing popular sovereignty, judicial reforms, and financial controls. The video also discusses voting rights, court system improvements, and the introduction of initiatives and recall elections to enhance citizen power.

What year was the original Ohio Constitution written?

• 1851

• 1803

• 1790

• 1900

Which branch of government was considered too powerful under the original Ohio Constitution?

• None of the above

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Executive

What was a major problem faced by the Ohio Supreme Court under the original constitution?

• Lack of judges

• Inability to meet in all counties

• Too much power

• Corruption

Where was the 1850 Constitutional Convention moved due to a cholera outbreak?

• Toledo

• Chillicothe

• Cincinnati

• Cleveland

Which political party was the majority at the 1850 Ohio Constitutional Convention?

• Democrats

• Federalists

• Whigs

• Republicans

What significant change was made to increase popular sovereignty in the new Ohio Constitution?

• Reducing the number of counties

• Abolishing the legislative branch

• Increasing the governor's power

• Allowing the election of state officials and judges

In 1850, which group was denied the right to vote in Ohio?

• White males

• Black males

• Women

• Both B and C

What was the original debt limit set in the new Ohio Constitution?

• $500,000

• $750,000

• $1,500,000

• $1,000,000

What is an initiative as introduced in the new Ohio Constitution?

• A judicial reform

• A tax reform

• A method to recall officials

• A way for people to propose laws

What power allows Ohio citizens to remove an elected official before the end of their term?

• Impeachment

• Initiative

• Referendum

• Recall election