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The Missouri judicial system is divided into _____ circuit courts.

45

The Missouri Supreme Court is composed of _____ judges.

7

Missouri judges must retire at age ________.

70

The ______ is elected to be the lawyer for the state.

Attorney General

The Missouri Constitution specifies ______ shall be the language of all official proceedings.

English

The executive branch of the Missouri government is the

Governor of Missouri

The executive of Missouri is the ________.

Governor of Missouri

If a Governor of Missouri dies, resigns or is convicted in an impeachment, then the elected _________ becomes governor.

Lieutenant Governor

Legislative Branch

Makes the laws

The ______ is elected to account for state finances and investigates financial discrepancies.

State Auditor

The ______ is elected to manage the all state revenues from taxes and funds received from the federal government.

State Treasurer

The judicial branch of the Missouri government is the

Supreme Court

The legislative branch of the Missouri government is the

The General Assembly of the State of Missouri

The Missouri Constitution also limits the terms of our United States Senators and United States Congressmen, but the law is unenforceable because...

The United States Supreme Court declared this portion of the Missouri Constitution unconstitutional because the United States Constitution defines the qualifications of federal representatives.

A bill passed by the General Assembly may...

all of these

Elections are

all of these

Missouri Supreme Court Judges...

all of these

The General Assembly of the State of Missouri may...

all of these

The General Assembly of the State of Missouri must...

all of these

The Missouri Constitution allows for impeachment. The impeachment power...

all of these

The Missouri Constitution divides government power into _____.

all of these

The Missouri Constitution expands your right to bear arms in order to protect your...

all of these

The Missouri Constitution includes term limits for members of the state General Assembly. The term limits state...

all of these

The Missouri Constitution is long because it is much easier to amend compared to the United States Constitution. The Missouri Constitution may be amended by...

all of these

The Missouri Constitution protects your

all of these

The Missouri Constitution regulates the formation of corporations. Corporations...

all of these

The Missouri Constitution reiterates your...

all of these

The purpose of government is to promote the general welfare of the people by protecting the natural rights of ______.

all of these

The General Assembly of the State of Missouri is a _______ legislature.

bicameral

Missouri protects the rights of labor to ________.

collective bargain

The Missouri Constitution specifically points out the rights of ________ to be present at all trials/hearings, receive compensation for damages, and information regarding the escape of the criminal who victimized them.

crime victims

The Missouri Constitution forbids the use of _________ if it is being used solely for economic development rather than the public good.

eminent domain

The executive branch...

enforces the law.

The Governor and Lieutenant Governor in Missouri MUST be elected from the same political party just like the President and Vice-President of the United States.

false

The Governor of Missouri must be 35 years old, a natural born citizen of America, and a resident of the United States for 14 years.

false

The Missouri Constitution's last section in the Bill of Rights absolutely guarantees you have the right to earn a living as a _____.

farmer

YOU have "_________" power in Missouri to create legislation.

initiative

The judicial branch...

interprets the law.

A bill vetoed by the Governor...

may still become law if the General Assembly overrides the veto with a 2/3's vote during the special veto session in September.

According to the Missouri constitution, a government official may employ relatives such as...

none of these

The Missouri Constitution specifically defines marriage as .....

only between a man and woman.

All political power in Missouri is derived from the ______.

people

No Missouri tax money may be used to support _______.

religion

The ______ is elected to hold the state seal for official stamped approval of laws and keep the official state records.

secretary of state

ALL JUDGES IN MISSOURI MUST LICENSED TO PRACTICE LAW.

true

Circuit Judges must be citizens for 10 years, qualified state voters for 3 years, a resident of the circuit for 1 year, and at least 30 years old.

true

I greatly appreciate all of your hard work throughout this class. I have been thoroughly reading feedback assessments and absorbing all the honest feedback. We have had so much to cover in this course and I am thoroughly aware the presentations need more pictures, video, and engaging features. I will work on that in future semesters. I wish you the best of luck on the final. The final will open immediately so you have extra time to complete. It is worth DOUBLE points. You are finished with the course once you finish the final!!

true

The Missouri Constitution protects free religion, but specifies religion may not be used to escape taxes, military service, or other civic duties.

true

The Missouri Constitution reiterates your freedom of speech, but also specifies you must pay the consequences if you abuse the freedom of speech.

true

The Missouri Constitution requires the state to provide public education.

true

The Missouri House of Representatives has 163 members who are elected from districts dividing the population of Missouri as evenly and geographically contiguous as possible. Representatives must be 24 years old, a qualified voter in the state for two years, and a resident of the district for one year.

true

The Senate is composed of 34 members who are elected from districts dividing the population of Missouri as evenly and geographically contiguous as possible. A Senator must be 30 years old, a qualified voter in the state for three years, and a resident of the district for 1 year.

true

The last article of the Missouri Constitution states counties and cities may pay health insurance benefits to cover the family of an employee. The goal was to attract and adequately compensate better state, county, and city employees.

true

The primary source of state revenue is the sales tax.

true

The state constitution dictates the county is the next subdivision of government power and county governments may only exercise powers granted to them by the state. Counties may not be combined or divided without a vote of the affected population. Counties combine legislative and executive functions in the County Commission. Counties are typically divided in half. Two county commissioners represent each half and a Presiding Commissioner is elected to break ties. Additionally, counties elect Sheriffs, Coroners, Assessors, and Clerks to serve as executives enforcing state and county laws.

true

You may be required to show identification in order to vote in Missouri.

true

The Governor of Missouri may absolute NOT ______ laws passed by the voters of Missouri through initiative and referendum.

veto