Missouri Constitution Test (2022/2023) Graded A+

Missouri Constitution Test (2022/2023) Graded A+ (executive, legislative, or judicial) The governor Executive Branch (executive, legislative, or judicial) The state House of Representatives Legislative Branch (executive, legislative, or judicial) The Missouri Supreme Court Judicial Branch (executive, legislative, or judicial) Secretary of State Executive Branch (executive, legislative, or judicial) The State Senate Legislative Branch Who can veto a bill passed by the legislature? governor If the governor resigns, who becomes governor? lieutenant governor The chief legal officer in Missouri. attorney general The largest municipality in the state. Kansas City The election held before a general election. Primary Election The current governor of Missouri. Mike Parsons The next presidential election will be held in what year? 2024 How many constitutions has Missouri had? 4 What is the minimum age to vote? 18 Hears appeals from the circuit courts. court of appeals Both the Missouri Constitution and the United States Constitution have a list of limits on the government that protects our individual rights call what? Bill of Rights Who is the commander-in-chief of the state militia. The Governor Where do bills start? In either house of the state Legislature Foreign affairs is one of the duties of which government? Federal/National How old must one be to be the Governor? 30 years old How long must Missouri voters live in the state before they can vote? 30 days How many counties are in Missouri? 114 How can the legislature override the governor's veto? with a 2/3 vote How many members of the state Senate? 34 Most of the minor infractions are handled by what courts? Circuit Courts When was the current constitution adopted? 1945 Where is the capital of Missouri located? Jefferson City Is the lieutenant governor appointed by the governor or elected by the people? Elected Who is responsible for submitting the state budget? The Governor How long does a member of the House of Representatives serve for one term? 2 years (house, senate, neither, both) Must be 30 years old or older. Senate (house, senate, neither, both) Are appointed by the governor. Neither (house, senate, neither, both) Declare laws unconstitutional. Neither (house, senate, neither, both) Have lawmaking responsibilities. Both (house, senate, neither, both) They are elected by the people. Both (house, senate, neither, both) Have 163 members and 163 districts. House of Representatives (house, senate, neither, both) Have 34 members and 34 districts. Senate (house, senate, neither, both) Are parts of the General Assembly. Both (house, senate, neither, both) Has speaker for chief officer. House (house, senate, neither, both) Has governor as chief officer. Neither (house, senate, neither, both) Their term is two years. House (house, senate, neither, both) Their term is four years. Senate (house, senate, neither, both) Begin impeachment proceedings. House (house, senate, neither, both) Gets no pay. Neither (house, senate, neither, both) Has women members. Both (house, senate, neither, both) They meet in Jefferson City. Both What is NOT a duty of the Secretary of State? Invests state money. The president of the state Senate is_____ Lieutenant Governor What year did Missouri become a state? 1821 The most popular form of municipal government in Missouri is this type. Mayor and Council How much does the governor make? $133,821 What is the highest court in Missouri? Supreme Court Who represents the state in court? Attorney General Who manages state funds? State Treasurer What branch manages laws? Judicial Branch How much money a year is spent? 23 billion What are the qualifications for governor? 30 years old, resident of MO 10 years, 15 years US citizen What is the minimum age for the House? 24 years old How many members are in the house? 163 How many members are in the senate? 34 What is the minimum age for the Senate 30 How long is a house term? 2 years How long is a senate term? 4 years Who is the keeper of the Great Seal? Secretary of State Who appoints officials? Governor What year is the Missouri Constitution from? 1945 The house and senate are both part of ______ general assembly/congress When are elections held? November of every even numbered years Can a general assembly can be called _______ anytime Give an example of a special purpose district. School District Must a governor be a licensed attorney? No Can the Governor use a line item veto? Yes What is the final step in admitting the state constitution? People vote on it. How many electoral votes does Missouri have? 10 What is the Capital city of Missouri? Jefferson City What county do we live in? Howell County What is the nearest township to our school district? West Plains