American Government - Unit Nine (Missouri Constitution)
What part of the US Constitution established Reserved Powers?
10th Amendment
How many counties are currently in Missouri?
114
What is the term of office for a member of the Missouri Supreme Court or Court of Appeals?
12 years
How many members are in the Missouri House of Representatives?
163
What are the requirements to vote in Missouri?
18 years old, a US citizen, and a resident of Missouri
What is the year of the current Constitution in Missouri?
1945
What are the duties of the Lieutenant Governor?
1st in line to be Governor and President of the State Senate
What are the qualifications of the Missouri State House of Representatives?
24 years old, a registered voter for 2 years, and live in the district you represent
What are the qualifications of the Governor?
30 years old, 15 years a citizen, and 10 years a Missouri resident.
What are the qualifications of the Missouri State Senate?
30 years old, a registered voter for 3 years, and live in the district you represent
How many members are in the Missouri State Senate?
34
What is the General Assembly Method of lawmaking in Missouri?
A bill begins in the General Assembly and it then goes to the Governor. This is similar to the law making process of the national government.
What is a municipality?
A city or town
What process must occur before reapportionment of representatives in Missouri?
A federal census every ten years.
What is a statute?
A formally written law created by government
What is a line-item veto?
A veto by the governor of parts of legislation.
What is the initiative process?
An initiative process creates amendments or laws directly by the people without the involvement of the legislature or Governor.
What is the structure of the Missouri State Legislature?
Bicameral
What is the title of the head of the Missouri Judicial Branch?
Chief Justice
What are the duties of the Missouri State Attorney General?
Chief Law Enforcement Officers and Chief Defense Attorney representing the state
How many members to the US House of Representatives does Missouri send to Washington, DC
Eight
What is the purpose of the Missouri Executive Branch?
Enforce Law
What are the differences between the US and Missouri Bills of Rights?
English is the official language, the definition of marriage, and the qualifications of voting.
How many Constitutions has Missouri had in its history?
Four
What are the term limits for the Missouri State House of Representatives?
Four terms, or eight years
What is the term of office for all elected executive offices of the Missouri State Government?
Four years
Who is the chief executive of the Missouri Government?
Governor
What are the three methods of amending the Missouri State Constitution?
Initiative Process, Referendum Process, and Constitutional Convention
What is the purpose of the Missouri Judicial Branch?
Interpret Law
Where is the seat of government for the State of Missouri?
Jefferson City
What body holds the trial of impeachment if the Governor or member of the Missouri Supreme Court is impeached?
Judges appointed by the Missouri State Senate to temporarily replace the Missouri State Supreme Court.
What are the duties of the Missouri State Auditor?
Keep all financial records
What are the duties of the Missouri Secretary of State?
Keep all non-financial records and Certifies state elections
What executive branch position does the head of the Missouri State Senate hold?
Lieutenant Governor
Who is first in line to be Governor of the State of Missouri?
Lieutenant Governor
What is the purpose of the Missouri Legislative Branch?
Make Law
What are the specific duties of the Missouri State Legislature?
Make Laws, Creation of congressional districts, Decide Budget, and Oversight
Which house of the Missouri State Legislature is considered the Lower House?
Missouri House of Representatives
What body begins the process of impeachment in Missouri?
Missouri State House of Representatives
Which house of the Missouri State Legislature is considered the Upper House?
Missouri State Senate
What body normally holds the trial of impeachment?
Missouri State Supreme Court
What are the similarities between the US and Missouri Bills of Rights?
Most of the rights of individuals in the US Bill of Rights
What are the duties of the Missouri State Treasurer?
Oversee collection, holding and distribution of state funds
What are the duties of the Governor?
Pardon or reprieve, Make Appointments, Commander-in-Chief of the National Guard, Call Special Sessions, Liaison to the Federal Government, and Veto Power
What determines the size of districts for the Missouri State House of Representatives.
Population
What determines the size of districts for the Missouri State Senate.
Population
What are Concurrent Powers of Federalism?
Powers shared by both the federal and state governments.
What are Reserved Powers of Federalism?
Powers that are reserved to the States.
What is the title of the head of the Missouri State Senate?
President of the State Senate
What are the possible punishments of impeachment in Missouri?
Removed from office and barred from holding public office
What is the primary goal of the Missouri State Government?
Serve the citizens of the state of Missouri.
How many judges are on the Missouri State Supreme Court?
Seven
What is the title of the head of the Missouri State House of Representatives?
Speaker of the House
What is the name of the only independent city within Missouri?
St. Lous
What is the #1 Revenue Source for the State of Missouri?
State Income Tax
What is the #2 Revenue Source for the State of Missouri?
State Sales Tax
What is the purpose of the Missouri Plan?
System of electing state judges.
What is the name of the Missouri Legislative Branch?
The Missouri General Assembly
What is the highest court in the Missouri Judicial System?
The Missouri State Supreme Court
What are the three levels of State Courts in Missouri from top to bottom?
The State Supreme Court, the State Appeals Court, and the State Circuit Court
What federal court would be able to hear an appeal from the Missouri Supreme Court?
The United States Supreme Court
What is the process of gerrymandering?
The intentional drawing of electoral boundaries for the benefit of a group.
What is the referendum process?
The referendum process creates amendments or laws by beginning in the General Assembly, bypassing the Governor, and going directly to the people for approval.
What is suffrage?
The right to vote
What are the term limits of the Governor and State Treasurer of Missouri?
Two Terms
What is required to overturn a veto of the governor?
Two Thirds Override Vote of the General Assembly
What are the term limits for the Missouri State Senate?
Two terms, or eight years
What are some ways adults can influence the government of Missouri?
Writing, emailing, calling, or use of social media in order to communicate with your state representatives.