Ohio Government/Constitution Practice Exam

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How did the selection of judges and justices change in 1851?

Judges were appointed by the governor
Judges were elected by the people
Judges were appointed by the general assembly
Judges were selected via a lottery system

The correct answer is: Judges were elected by the people

In 1851, there was a significant change in the selection process for judges and justices. Prior to this year, judges were primarily appointed by either the governor or the general assembly. However, with the democratic reforms that occurred during this time, the selection process shifted to a more democratic method. Instead of being appointed by political figures, judges were now elected by the people. This meant that the citizens had a direct say in who would serve as their judges and justices. This change aimed to increase fairness and accountability within the judicial system. Option A is incorrect because judges were no longer solely appointed by the governor at this point. Option C is incorrect for the same reason, as the general assembly also no longer had complete control over the selection process. Option D is incorrect because the use of a lottery system was not a common or practical means of selecting judges and justices.