Missouri Constitution Questions and Answers Already Graded A

Missouri Constitution Questions and Answers Already Graded A When did Missouri become a state? 1821 What is the capital of Missouri? Jefferson City How many days does the governor have to act on a bill sent to him or her? 15 How many counties are there in Missouri? 114 What is the highest state court? Supreme Court How long is a senator's term? 4 years How long is a representative's term? 2 years What are the qualifications for the governor? @ least 30 years old, citizen of US for 15 years, resident of MO for 10 years Who can call special sessions of the legislature? governor What is the Missouri legislature called? General Assembly How long does each General Assembly exist? 2 years What are the main trial courts in Missouri? circuit courts How old must you be to vote? 18 Who presides over the Senate? lieutenant governor If the governor can't serve, who is next in line? lieutenant governor When was the current Constitution of Missouri adopted? 1945 How often are general partisan elections held? every 2 years What day are the general partisan elections held? Tuesday after 1st Monday in November Who serves as the jury in impeachment cases? senate Who approves appointments made by the governor? senate Who appoints many state officials? governor What does the governor do during line item veto? approves some parts of a bill What are the duties of a citizen that are required by law? pay taxes, serve in military, serve on jury, obey laws, and testify in court What are the duties of a citizen that are not required by law? voting, being informed, expressing opinions, and knowng the democratic process Which Missouri court has final authority? Supreme Court How can the General Assembly override a governor's veto? 2/3 vote Who is the chief legal officer of Missouri? attorney general All courts of Missouri are under the supervision of whom? Supreme Court Which body of the Missouri government has the same job as the federal Congress? General Assembly Who is the highest ranking official in the Missouri government? governor What is the order of succession of Missouri courts (from most authority to least authority? Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, and Circuit Courts Which form of municipal government has a professionally trained manager? council manager At which type of election does each political party choose its candidates? direct primary election Who are the main officers of the executive branch? governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, secretary of state, state treasurer, and auditor How does a bill become a law? bill starts in either house of GA, bill passes each house by majority vote, bill is sent to governor to approve or veto Who can grant pardons? governor What does the executive branch do? enforces laws What does the legislative branch do? makes laws Who presents the state budget to the legislature? governor How many Missouri capitals have there been? 3 How long is a governor's term? 4 years What is the most common form of municipal government in Missouri? mayor and council What are the main sources of income for the state government? federal money, taxes, and other sources What do the federal and state government have in common? three branches How many members of the Senate are there? 34 How many members of the House are there? 163 What is the power given to cities and towns to pass local ordinances? home rule What is changing a district's size and shape based on a census called? reapportionment What are lobbies? groups that seek to influence lawmakers What are the quialifications for a voter in Missouri? 18 years old, U.S. citizen, and live in election district for 30 days What is special-purpose district? district that provides special service