Missouri Constitution Test Study Guide with complete solutions

Governor - Answer- supreme executive power - makes sure laws are enforced - may fill vacancies in public offices - commander in chief of the militia - may grant reprieves and pardons (MIke Parson) Lieutenant Governor - Answer- - same qualifications as governor - president of the senate - cast deciding vote o equal division of the Senate (Mike Kehoe) Secretary of State - Answer- (Jay Ashcroft) - custodian of State seal, authenticate all official acts of the governor - keep records of official documentation State Auditor - Answer- (Nicole Galloway) - in charge of accounting systems for all public officials State Treasurer - Answer- (Scott Fitzpatrick) - in charge of all state funds and funds received by the US gov't. Attorney General - Answer- (Eric Schmitt) - leads the United States Department of Justice, and is the chief lawyer of the federal government of the United States. The attorney general serves as the principal advisor to the president of the United States on all legal matters. Speaker of MO House of Representatives - Answer- Rob Vescovo President Pro Tempore of Missouri Senate - Answer- Dave Schatz Constitution - Answer- A document which spells out the principles by which a government runs and the fundamental laws that govern a society. Preamble - Answer- Introduction to the Constitution MO Bill of Rights - Answer- The Missouri bill of rights is in the beginning of the constitution with 35 sections. It is not to be confused with the preamble Libel/Slander - Answer- The publication of false or malicious statements that damage someone's reputation. quorum - Answer- The minimum number of members who must be present for business to be conducted in Congress Writ of Habeas Corpus - Answer- A court order that requires police to bring a prisoner to court to explain why they are holding the person Ex Post Facto Law - Answer- law that makes an act punishable as a crime even if the action was legal at the time it was committed Search Warrant - Answer- A court order allowing law enforcement officers to search a suspect's home or business and take specific items as evidence Eminent domain - Answer- Power of a government to take private property for public use. Treason - Answer- the crime of betraying one's country Referendum - Answer- a legislative act is referred for final approval to a popular vote by the electorate Impeachment - Answer- A formal document charging a public official with misconduct in office Legislative Branch - Answer- the lawmaking branch of government Executive Branch - Answer- the branch of government that carries out laws Judicial Branch - Answer- judicial power vested to the Supreme Court, court of appeals, amd circuit courts - Bicameral legislature - MO plan: citizens of MO get an opportunity to vote .... Absentee Vote - Answer- The vote cast by citizens who cannot go to their polling place on Election day and therefore vote in advance or by mail using an absentee ballot Veto Majority ( also 2/3rds) - Answer- General Assembly - Answer- (House of Representatives and Senate) Qualifications to be a Missouri State Representative - Answer- -Live in district 1 year -at least 24 years old -be a Missouri Citizen for 2 years ( aka lawful state voter for 2 years) -limited to four two-year terms Qualifications to be a Missouri State Senator - Answer- -Live in district 1 year -at least 30 years old -be a Missouri citizen 3 years ( aka "lawful voter for 3 years") -limited to two four-year terms Missouri Courts - Answer- 1) Supreme Court 2) Court of Appeals 3) Circuit Court - 6-year terms - Associate Circuit Court: 4 yrs. What are the names of the two houses in the Missouri General Assembly? - Answer- Missouri house of representatives missouri senate What majority vote is needed to override a governor's veto? - Answer- 2/3rds of the missouri general assembly (house and Senate) When the Court loses a judge who replaces/appoints a new one? - Answer- Governor appoints them In what month are General Elections held in Missouri? - Answer- November Who has the power to tax in Missouri? - Answer- The general assembly When did the CURRENT Missouri Constitution go into effect? ( hint after WWII) - Answer- 1945 How many Senators does Missouri have? - Answer- 34 Who is the President of the Missouri Senate? (title and name) - Answer- Lieutenant Governor Mike Kehoe In order to do business, a "quorum" must be present. What does "quorum" mean? - Answer- Over half. A majority of the legislative body If the Governor and Lieutenant Governor die who is next in the line of succession to become governor? - Answer- President Pro Tempore of the Senate (Dave Schatz) Who is exempt from paying state taxes in addition to state,________, and schools? (fill in the blank) - Answer- Churches What is the title of the chief official of the executive department of Missouri? - Answer- governor Who is the governor of Missouri? (name) - Answer- Mike parsons Who has the responsibility to prosecute or defend all appeals, give opinions to other state officials, represent various state officials, boards, and agencies in court? - Answer- attorney general (Eric Schmitt) Who has the responsibility of appointing judges onto the MO Court of Appeals? - Answer- governor How many members are in the Missouri House of Representatives? - Answer- 163 Name of Missouri Legislature? - Answer- general assembly What is the main legislative power of the Governor? - Answer- approve and veto bills How many terms can a governor serve? - Answer- 2 four year terms Who is the custodian of state funds? - Answer- State treasurer How many departments are in the executive branch of the State of Missouri? - Answer- 16 Which department (branch) iare the following offices in? (Legislative, judicial, executive) Governor State Treasurer Party Whip Attorney General - Answer- Governor, Attorney General, State Treasurer = executive Party Whip = legislative What are the qualifications to become governor? - Answer- - citizen of US for 15 years. - at least 30 yrs - resident of the state for 10 years What is Missouri's Capitol? - Answer- Jefferson City How many Missouri senators are elected every 2 years? - Answer- 17 How long is a term for a Missouri Representative - Answer- 2 years Which is NOT a qualification for serving in the house? A) 24 years old B) Qualified voter for 2 years C) Resident for their district for at least a year D) Born in Missouri - Answer- D) Born in Missouri ____ What is NOT a duty of the speaker of the house? A) Appoints all committee members and chair persons B) Assigns new bills to house committees C) Can veto bills D) Signs all official papers of the house - Answer- C) Can veto bills How many justices serve on the Missouri Supreme Court? - Answer- 7 judges . ____ What type of cases does the Supreme court hear? A) Criminal Cases B) Civil cases C) Concerning the constitution of either US or Missouri - Answer- C) Concerning the constitution of either US or Missouri What kind of case is it when there has been a violation of the law that causes an injury to the state or society? - Answer- Criminal Case Jefferson City, Springfield, Saint Louis, and Kansas City are all large cities, but there are only three Missouri cities with a Court of Appeals, which city does not have a Missouri Court of Appeals? (Surprisingly) - Answer- Jefferson City How long do judges of the court of appeals serve? (same as MO Supreme Court, not lifers) - Answer- 12 years When was the MO Constitution first established? - Answer- July 19, 1820 What is Missouri's combined legislature called (Senate + house)? - Answer- Missouri General Assembly Who is Speaker of the Missouri House? (name) - Answer- Rob Vescovo Who is in charge of Missouri's Executive Branch? (title/name) - Answer- Governor Mike Parson What are the requirements to become Governor? - Answer- - 30 yrs old - 15 yrs US citizen - 10 years resident of Missouri If the Governor dies, gets sick, or leaves the state - who takes over? (title/name) - Answer- Lieutenant Governor Mike Kehoe Who is our state's record keeper? (title only) - Answer- Secretary of State (Jay Ashcroft) Who is our state's chief legal officer? (title only) - Answer- Attorney General of Missouri (Eric Schmitt) What is the term length of a