NMISSOURI CONSTITUTION TEST -
STUDY GUIDE
Once the non-partisan commission forwards the 3 names for consideration of being appointed to the
Appeals or Supreme Court, how long does the Governor have to make his decision before the
commission makes the choice instead? - 60 days
After being appointed to the appeals or Supreme Court, judges go on the ballot after about a year. If they
win approval of voters, how long is their term? - 12 years
What are the main trial courts in Missouri called? - Circuit courts
How is a grand jury different from a trial jury? - A grand jury decides if a person should be charged with a
crime, while a trial jury decides guilt/innocence.
Missouri's small claims court was designed to let people settle cases without an attorney. Who may bring
a suit in small claims court? - Any individual or business with a civil claim that does not exceed $3,000.
Which of the following is NOT a class of municipality in Missouri? - 2nd Class
Which class of municipality can have the Council-Manager form of government? - 3rd Class
Circuit Clerk - Keeps the records for the lowest level of the court system in the county
County Clerk - Makes up the tax books and makes necessary preparations for elections
Assessor - Puts the valuation on properties in the county, which is the basis for taxation
Collector - Makes sure taxes are paid by those who owe them
Treasurer - Receives tax dollars from residents and pays out when ordered to do so
Prosecuting Attorney - Gives legal advice to county officials when needed and charges violators with
crimes in the circuit court
Sheriff - Arrests people suspected of crimes and runs the county jail
Recorder - Tracks records of real estate sales and mortgages. Also issues marriage licenses.
Auditor - Only in some counties. Sets up the accounting system for the county and approves payments
made by the county.
County Counselor - Only in some counties. Legal advisor to the county commission and handles court
appearances for civil cases involving the county or its officers.
Board of Equalization - Hears appeals by people who are not satisfied with the assessed valuation of
their property.
STUDY GUIDE
Once the non-partisan commission forwards the 3 names for consideration of being appointed to the
Appeals or Supreme Court, how long does the Governor have to make his decision before the
commission makes the choice instead? - 60 days
After being appointed to the appeals or Supreme Court, judges go on the ballot after about a year. If they
win approval of voters, how long is their term? - 12 years
What are the main trial courts in Missouri called? - Circuit courts
How is a grand jury different from a trial jury? - A grand jury decides if a person should be charged with a
crime, while a trial jury decides guilt/innocence.
Missouri's small claims court was designed to let people settle cases without an attorney. Who may bring
a suit in small claims court? - Any individual or business with a civil claim that does not exceed $3,000.
Which of the following is NOT a class of municipality in Missouri? - 2nd Class
Which class of municipality can have the Council-Manager form of government? - 3rd Class
Circuit Clerk - Keeps the records for the lowest level of the court system in the county
County Clerk - Makes up the tax books and makes necessary preparations for elections
Assessor - Puts the valuation on properties in the county, which is the basis for taxation
Collector - Makes sure taxes are paid by those who owe them
Treasurer - Receives tax dollars from residents and pays out when ordered to do so
Prosecuting Attorney - Gives legal advice to county officials when needed and charges violators with
crimes in the circuit court
Sheriff - Arrests people suspected of crimes and runs the county jail
Recorder - Tracks records of real estate sales and mortgages. Also issues marriage licenses.
Auditor - Only in some counties. Sets up the accounting system for the county and approves payments
made by the county.
County Counselor - Only in some counties. Legal advisor to the county commission and handles court
appearances for civil cases involving the county or its officers.
Board of Equalization - Hears appeals by people who are not satisfied with the assessed valuation of
their property.
