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The first constitution for Ohio was created in 1802.

The first constitution contained only  a tad over 6,000 words.

Was in existence for nearly 5 decades.

Was never amended.

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Ohio's second constitution was adopted in 1851.

Was 50 percent longer than the first constitution with over 9,000 words.

Voted in 1874 on whether or not to adopt a third constitution with over 15,000 words.

Rejected because it was too complex.

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The 1851 constitution today contains over 50,000 words.

The tenth longest state constitution in the United States.

Today made up of 18 articles, 224 sections, and 53,421 words.

5.5 times larger than the 1851 constitution.

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Ohio's constitution has grown through the decades.

Some people worry that the state may be creating too much policy and legislature for the citizens.

Other people view it simply as the government looking out for its citizens.

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Before the 21st century, the decade in which the most words were added to the constitution was the 1910's where 6,502 words were added.

Primarily due to the 1912 Constitutional Convention.

During the 2000's, the constitution was increased by 12,394 words.