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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.
Like the United States Constitution, the Ohio Constitution organizes government into three separate branches: the legislative, the executive, and the judicial. Each branch is independent of the other two and has defined powers and responsibilities.
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.
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.
- Article I.
- Article II.
- Article III.
- Article IV.
BILL OF RIGHTS
Section 1.All men are, by nature, free and independent, and have certain inalienable rights, among which are those of enjoying and defending life and liberty, acquiring, possessing and protecting property, and seeking and obtaining happiness and safety. Section 2.All political power is inherent in the people. Government is instituted for their equal protection and benefit, and they have the right to alter, reform, or abolish the same, whenever they may deem it necessary; and no special privil...
LEGISLATIVE.
Section 1.The Legislative power of this State shall be vested in a General Assembly, which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives. Section 2.Senators and Representatives shall be elected biennially, by the electors in the respective counties or districts, on the second Tuesday of October; their term of office shall commence on the first day of January next thereafter and continue two years. Section 3.Senators and Representatives shall have resided in their respective counties,...
EXECUTIVE.
Section 1.The Executive Department shall consist of a Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Auditor, Treasurer, and an Attorney General, who shall be chosen by the Electors of the State on the second Tuesday of October, and at the places of voting for members of the General Assembly . Section 2.The Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Treasurer, and Attorney General, shall hold their offices for two years; and the Auditor for four years. Their terms of office shall...
JUDICIAL.
Section 1.The judicial power of the State shall be vested in a Supreme Court, in District Courts, Courts of Common Pleas, Courts of Probate, Justices of the Peace, and in such other Courts inferior to the Supreme Court, in one or more counties, as the General Assembly, may, from time to time, establish. Section 2.The Supreme Court shall consist of five judges, a majority of whom shall be necessary to form a quorum, or to pronounce a decision. It shall have original jurisdiction in quo warrant...
Constitution of the state of Ohio adopted in 1802, showing preamble, articles of Constitition, schedule for adoption, place and date of adoption, signatures of president of constitutional convention and representatives from each county, and attestation of secretary.
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The foremost source of state law is the Constitution of Ohio. The Ohio Constitution in turn is subordinate only to the Constitution of the United States, which is the supreme law of the land. The Ohio Constitution vests the legislative power of the state in the Ohio General Assembly.
