Question 1

What significant change did the Ohio Constitution of 1851 bring to the state's government structure?

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It established a more centralized government and limited the power of the General Assembly

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It abolished the state constitution entirely

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It reduced the voting age to 18

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It created a unicameral legislature

Question 2

Which of the following provisions was included in the Ohio Constitution of 1851?

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Establishment of a statewide system of public education

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Removal of the right to vote for women

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Creation of a state bank

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Prohibition of slavery

Question 3

What was a key reason for the revision of the Ohio Constitution in 1851?

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To address issues of debt and government inefficiency

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To regulate labor unions

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To expand voting rights to all men

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To establish a monarchy

Question 4

What impact did the Ohio Constitution of 1851 have on legislative power?

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It limited the power of the General Assembly and introduced direct democracy measures

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It expanded the General Assembly's authority

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It merged the legislature with the executive branch

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It allowed the assembly to create laws without public input

Question 5

Which amendment to the Ohio Constitution was notably adopted during the revision of 1851?

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The provision for the election of judges

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The abolition of the death penalty

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The right to bear arms

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The establishment of a state religion

Question 6

What was one of the significant outcomes of the Ohio Constitution of 1851 regarding taxes?

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It implemented a system of uniform property taxation

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It established a flat income tax

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It imposed luxury taxes on goods

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It eliminated all forms of taxation

Question 7

How did the Ohio Constitution of 1851 facilitate the amendment process for future changes?

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It allowed for amendments to be proposed by popular vote

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It prohibited any amendments for 50 years

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It allowed amendments to be made by the governor alone

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It required a supermajority vote in the legislature only

Question 8

What was a major political effect of the Ohio Constitution of 1851?

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It reduced the power of special interests in state politics

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It centralized power in the hands of the governor

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It granted voting rights exclusively to landowners

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It allowed corporations to directly influence legislation

Question 9

What key feature of the Ohio Constitution of 1851 addressed the problem of excessive state debt?

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It prohibited the state from incurring debt without voter approval

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It created a state-run lottery for funding

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It increased taxes to pay off existing debt

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It allowed unlimited borrowing for state projects

Question 10

Which of the following aimed to increase checks and balances within Ohio's government as established by the Constitution of 1851?

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The separation of powers among the three branches of government

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The establishment of a single legislative body

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The appointment of all judges by the governor

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The integration of the legislative and judicial branches

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