Missouri Test Exam Questions & Answers(RATED A)

What is the line-item veto? - ANSWER-Allows the Governor to veto portions of a spending bill. What is the main job of the Missouri Attorney General? - ANSWER-Prosecuting or defending all state cases in court. What is it called when Missourians make a new law without the involvement of the of the General Assembly? - ANSWER-Initiative. What official keeps financial records, invests money, and issues checks for the state of Missouri? - ANSWER-The State Treasurer. What is the process by which a state's citizens can remove a public official from office? - ANSWER-Recall. After the General Assembly approved riverboat gambling, the people could have voted to remove the law. What is this action called? - ANSWER-Referendum. What is the Missouri legislative body known as? - ANSWER-The General Assembly Who must give final approval to all amendments to the Missouri Constitution? - ANSWER-The people of the State of Missouri. What is NOT a requirement to vote in a general election? - ANSWER-Must be a member of a political party. Who has the power to grant pardons, reprieves, and commutations in Missouri? - ANSWER-The Governor. True or False - According to the Missouri Court Plan, Justices are initially elected by popular vote? - ANSWER-False. How long is a governor's term? - ANSWER-4 years.