1. Reviewing AMERICAN GOVERNMENT
MODULE 6. OHIO’S STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Reviewing AMERICAN GOVERNMENT

2. LEARNING TARGETS 18 AND 19
Provide examples of how the 1851 Ohio Constitution addressed difficulties in governing Ohio at that time.
Determine how the Ohio Constitution complements the federal structure of government in the United States and compare the structures, powers and relationships between both levels of government as defined in the Constitution of Ohio and the Constitution of the U.S.
Identify and explain roles that Ohio’s citizens can play in helping state and local government address problems facing their communities.
The State of Ohio acts within the framework of the U.S. Constitution and extends powers and functions to local governments.

3. OHIO’S ORIGINAL CONSTITUTION (1803)
General Assembly - preeminent branch of the government
Appointed key judicial and executive officers, except governor
Governor - elected official, but had few specific powers
Supreme Court - required to meet once each year in every county; difficult to meet its obligations
State burdened with a significant amount of debt

4. OHIO CONSTITUTION OF 1851
Major executive officials and all judges - elected by popular vote
Powers of the governor - not significantly increased
Limits to legislative powers
prohibited from passing retroactive laws
laws of a general nature required to be uniform
District courts added to reduce burdens on Supreme Court
Instituted debt limitations
Banned poll taxes
Required that tax funds be used only for their stated purpose

5. OHIO AND THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
Government of Ohio fits within the federal structure of government
Ohio Constitution must be consistent with basic principles outlined in U.S. Constitution (Article VI)
Ohio Constitution
outlines powers and functions of state government
provides the context for local government in the state

6. ROLES OF OHIO’S CITIZENS
Ohioans can assist government in addressing problems affecting the state and local communities
State level involvement
paying taxes
serving in the National Guard
running for state office
voting
signing petitions to place issues on the ballot
Local level involvement
organizing civic activities
attending meetings of local boards and commissions
joining community watch groups
serving in a volunteer fire department

7. REVIEW AND PRACTICE
As you watch the video below, take notes on how the Ohio Constitution of 1851 changed Ohio’s government.

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REVIEW AND PRACTICE
Highlight the correct answer to the question below. Which change in Ohio government resulted from the Constitution of 1851? A. increased state debt B. popular vote election of judges C. creation of retroactive laws D. significantly increased powers of the governor
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Complete the diagram by matching the difficulty in governing Ohio under the original Ohio constitution with the solution provided by the Ohio Constitution of 1851.
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Difficulty Governing under the Original Ohio Constitution
Solution provided by the Ohio Constitution of 1851
Supreme Court required to meet once a year in every county.
General Assembly had too much power over the other branches.
State burdened with significant amount of debt.
Major executive officials to be elected by popular vote.
Debt limitations established.
District courts created.

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REVIEW AND PRACTICE
Answer the question below in the space provided. Ohioans can assist government in addressing problems affecting the state and local communities.
Give two examples of citizen involvement at the state level.
Give two examples of citizen involvement at the local level.
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11. REVIEW AND PRACTICE
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