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1. www.ohiosos.gov › election › constitutionConstitution of the State of Ohio - Ohio Secretary of State

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   the Constitution of the State of Ohio. The constitution lays the framework for state government and outlines rights for the people of Ohio. The current constitution is the third Ohio has had since gaining statehood in 1803. A constitutional convention held in 1850 and 1851 drafted a constitution which Ohio voters approved on June 17, 1851.

2. codes.ohio.gov › ohio-constitutionOhio Constitution | Ohio Laws

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   Ohio Constitution. Article. Preamble. Article I | Bill of Rights. Article II | Legislative. Article III | Executive. Article IV | Judicial. Article V | Elective Franchise. Article VI | Education.

3. ohio.gov › site › governmentConstitution of the State of Ohio

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   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. Learn more from the Ohio Secretary of State's Office.

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   What is the state constitution of Ohio?

   • 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.

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   What is the purpose of the Ohio Constitution?

   • 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. Learn more from the Ohio Secretary of State's Office.

   Constitution of the State of Ohio

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   How does Ohio amend the Constitution?

   • The Ohio Constitution provides three mechanisms for amending the state's constitution—a citizen-initiated process, a legislative process, and a state constitutional convention. Ohio requires a simple majority vote (50% plus 1) for voters to approve constitutional amendments.

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   Why is Ohio a state?

   • The constitution lays the framework for state government and outlines rights for the people of Ohio. The current constitution is the third Ohio has had since gaining statehood in 1803. A constitutional convention held in 1850 and 1851 drafted a constitution which Ohio voters approved on June 17, 1851.

   Constitution of the State of Ohio - Ohio Secretary of State

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5. codes.ohio.gov › ohio-constitution › article-1Article I - Ohio Constitution | Ohio Laws

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   • Inalienable Rights. Effective: 1851. 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.
   • Right to alter, reform, or abolish government, and repeal special privileges. Effective: 1851. All political power is inherent in the people.
   • Right to assemble. Effective: 1851. The people have the right to assemble together, in a peaceable manner, to consult for their common good; to instruct their representatives; and to petition the general assembly for the redress of grievances.
   • Bearing arms; standing armies; military powers. Effective: 1851. The people have the right to bear arms for their defense and security; but standing armies, in time of peace, are dangerous to liberty, and shall not be kept up; and the military shall be in strict subordination to the civil power.

6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Constitution_of_OhioConstitution of Ohio - Wikipedia

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   Constitution of Ohio. 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.

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8. ballotpedia.org › Ohio_ConstitutionOhio Constitution - Ballotpedia

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   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. Voters last approved a new amendment to the Ohio Constitution on November 7, 2023, when voters ...

9. www.legislature.ohio.gov › laws › ohio-constitutionLaws | Ohio Legislature

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   Ohio Constitution. The Ohio Constitution lays out the framework for the state's government and provides rights for the people of Ohio. View Constitution. Ohio Revised Code. The general laws of the state of Ohio. The Revised Code is organized into 31 general titles broken into chapters dealing with individual topics of law.