Missouri Constitution Test

When and where was Missouri's first constitution written? - Answer- The constitutional convention that convened in St. Louis in June of 1820 What documents helped guide the delegates in writing the constitution? - Answer- This document borrowed heavily from other constitutions and writings of well known people of the past. The constitution of Kentucky served the delegates as a model as did the United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights. What is one of the Missouri constitution's basic principles and what does it mean? - Answer- Missouri's first constitution's basic principle comes from the phrase "...all political power is vested in, and derived from the people." This quote simply means that the people are in charge of state government. Briefly describe the major provisions of Missouri's first constitution. - Answer- 1) Gave voters the right to regulate state government. 2) Gave voters the right to alter or abolish the state constitution either in part or in full. 3) 13 articles that covered a) powers of government b) powers of legislature c) powers of executive d) interpretive powers of the judicial branch 4) Provided guidelines on education, banking, the state militia, and amending the constitution. Who was Missouri's first governor? - Answer- Alexander McNair When was Missouri admitted to the Union? - Answer- In 1821 and was the 24th state How is the government of Missouri similar to the United States and the other 49 states? - Answer- Missouri's state government is like that of the other 49 states in that it is divided into three principal branches: the legislative, the executive and the judicial When was the present constitution written? - Answer- The State of Missouri has had several different constitutions during its history. The present constitution, the fourth, was written in 1945. What is the name of the Missouri legislature? - Answer- The General Assembly and is made up of our two senators Where is Missouri's state capital? - Answer- Jefferson City What are the two houses of the Missouri legislature and how many members are in each? - Answer-