MO CONSTITUTION TEST STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS

How long are Missouri's legislative sessions? CORRECT ANSWER 5 months What is the name of Missouri's legislature? CORRECT ANSWER General Assembly Name each of the three branches of Missouri's government. CORRECT ANSWER Legislative, executive, and judicial In which year did Missouri become a state? CORRECT ANSWER 1820 Our current constitution was last written in what year? CORRECT ANSWER 1945 How often must Missourians vote on whether or not to revise the state constitution? CORRECT ANSWER 20 years How far in the court system can Missourians appeal? CORRECT ANSWER US Supreme Court Name the two things (besides deciding cases) that the Missouri Supreme Court must do. CORRECT ANSWER Review all death penalty cases, Responsible for licensing all of Missouri's lawyers. Who is allowed to call a special session of the Missouri legislature? CORRECT ANSWER Governor How many state senators does Missouri have? CORRECT ANSWER 34 Who is the presiding officer in the Missouri House of Representatives? CORRECT ANSWER Speaker of the House Who is the president AND presiding officer of the Missouri Senate? CORRECT ANSWER Lieutenant Governor In a court case, who must file the lawsuit in Missouri? CORRECT ANSWER Plaintiff How many state judicial courts does Missouri have? CORRECT ANSWER 43 courts Which court is required to review all death penalty cases? CORRECT ANSWER Missouri Supreme Court