Ohio Government/Constitution Practice Exam

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How was popular sovereignty addressed?

Banning poll taxes and allowing popular election of officials & judges
By letting the General Assembly decide all major issues
By holding yearly referendums on all laws
By only allowing landowners to vote

The correct answer is: Banning poll taxes and allowing popular election of officials & judges

The term 'popular sovereignty' refers to the principle that people hold the ultimate power in government, and that government should be based on the consent of the governed. Therefore, option A is correct as it addresses popular sovereignty by giving power to the people through popular election of officials and judges and by eliminating poll taxes, which were seen as an unfair barrier to voting. Option B is incorrect because it gives power to the General Assembly, rather than the people. Option C is incorrect because holding yearly referendums on all laws would lead to constant changes and instability in the government. Option D is incorrect because it would limit voting rights to landowners, which goes against the principle of popular sovereignty and excludes a large portion of the population from participating in government.