MISSOURI CONSTITUTION 2026 STATE
RIGHTS HISTORY REVIEW QUESTIONS
ANSWERS PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
◉ What is prohibited under Article VII of the Missouri Constitution?
Answer: Nepotism, or appointing relatives within the 4th degree of
kinship to public office.
◉ What does Article IX of the Missouri Constitution outline?
Answer: The state's role in the operation and financial support of
Missouri schools.
◉ Who is responsible for the implementation of education laws in
Missouri?
Answer: The Departments of Elementary and Secondary Education
and Higher Education.
◉ What does the Missouri Constitution say about religious
institutions and education?
Answer: It prohibits state funding for educational institutions
controlled by religious organizations.
, ◉ What is the minimum signature requirement for an initiative
petition for a general law in Missouri?
Answer: 5% of the registered voters in two-thirds of the
congressional districts.
◉ What happens if revenue exceeds the limit set by the Hancock
Amendment?
Answer: The excess must be refunded through income tax credits.
◉ How often is the question of calling a constitutional convention
submitted to voters?
Answer: Every 20 years.
◉ What is the role of the Secretary of State regarding initiative
petitions?
Answer: To file the signed petitions with affidavit of verification four
months before the next general election.
◉ What is required for a proposed amendment to become part of
the Missouri Constitution?
Answer: A simple majority of votes cast in favor of the amendment.
◉ What is the role of the presiding judge of the Supreme Court in the
commission for filling vacancies?
RIGHTS HISTORY REVIEW QUESTIONS
ANSWERS PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
◉ What is prohibited under Article VII of the Missouri Constitution?
Answer: Nepotism, or appointing relatives within the 4th degree of
kinship to public office.
◉ What does Article IX of the Missouri Constitution outline?
Answer: The state's role in the operation and financial support of
Missouri schools.
◉ Who is responsible for the implementation of education laws in
Missouri?
Answer: The Departments of Elementary and Secondary Education
and Higher Education.
◉ What does the Missouri Constitution say about religious
institutions and education?
Answer: It prohibits state funding for educational institutions
controlled by religious organizations.
, ◉ What is the minimum signature requirement for an initiative
petition for a general law in Missouri?
Answer: 5% of the registered voters in two-thirds of the
congressional districts.
◉ What happens if revenue exceeds the limit set by the Hancock
Amendment?
Answer: The excess must be refunded through income tax credits.
◉ How often is the question of calling a constitutional convention
submitted to voters?
Answer: Every 20 years.
◉ What is the role of the Secretary of State regarding initiative
petitions?
Answer: To file the signed petitions with affidavit of verification four
months before the next general election.
◉ What is required for a proposed amendment to become part of
the Missouri Constitution?
Answer: A simple majority of votes cast in favor of the amendment.
◉ What is the role of the presiding judge of the Supreme Court in the
commission for filling vacancies?
