Ohio Government/Constitution Practice Exam

What was the amendment process in 1851?

1. Constitutional convention, direct vote, 2/3 each house

2. Constitutional convention, initiative petition, 3/5 each house

3. Initiative petition, direct approval by the governor

4. 3/4 majority in the general assembly

The correct answer is: Constitutional convention, initiative petition, 3/5 each house

In 1851, the amendment process involved using a constitutional convention, initiative petition, and requiring 3/5 majority approval from each house. Option A is incorrect because while it correctly mentions using a constitutional convention, it is incorrect in the voting requirements with 2/3 majority instead of 3/5. Option C is incorrect because it leaves out the use of a constitutional convention and instead only mentions a direct approval by the governor. Option D also only mentions the general assembly and leaves out the requirement of a constitutional convention and initiative petition. Therefore, option B is the correct and complete answer as it includes all parts of the amendment process used in 1851.