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  1. The Constitution of the State of Ohio is the basic governing document of the State of Ohio, which in 1803 became the 17th state to join the United States of America. Ohio has had three constitutions since statehood was granted.

  2. Feb 8, 2023 · The Ohio Constitution is the fundamental law of the state. The constitution establishes the nature and character of the state government. It organizes government into various branches, prescribes their powers, and specifies the extent to which these powers may be exercised.

  3. The Ohio Constitution is the state constitution of Ohio. The current Ohio Constitution was adopted in 1851. Ohio has had two state constitutions. The current state constitution has 19 articles. The current Ohio Constitution has been amended 173 times.

  4. Like the United States Constitution, the Ohio Constitution organizes state government into three separate branches: legislative, executive, and judicial. Each branch is independent of the other two and has defined powers and responsibilities.

  5. The Ohio Constitution is the fundamental law of Ohio and is subject only to the restrictions of the United States Constitution, acts of Congress, and international treaties to which the United States is a party. It may be changed only by voter approval of proposed amendments.

  6. Sep 14, 2021 · Preamble. We, the people of the State of Ohio, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom, to secure its blessings and promote our common welfare, do establish this Constitution. ARTICLE I. BILL OF RIGHTS. Section 1.

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  8. Oct 24, 2024 · What the Ohio Constitution does: " [D]efines what rights are guaranteed to the Citizens of Ohio and organizes the government into three separate branches" The Ohio Constitution, online brochure by the Ohio Supreme Court. For some issues, it gives more rights than the U.S. Constitution.

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