constitution guide

the people of Missouri, we the people

1. According to the preamble who established the Missouri Constitution?

4

10. Members of the Missouri Senate are elected to ______ year terms.

for any and all crimes they have committed

11. Under what conditions can members of Missouri's legislature be arrested while that body is in session?

purchase, gift, eminent, domain, or otherwise, all

12. How can the Conservation Commission acquire land?

U.S. citizen for 15 years, resident of MO for the 10 year preceding the election, at least 30 yrs old

13. What are the qualifications to become Missouri governor?

2-4 year terms

14. How many terms can an individual serve as governor?

aug. 10th, 1821, 24th state; 23 prior

15. On what date was Missouri admitted to the Union and upon being admitted, how many states were there?

-30 years old -citizen for 15 yr -qualified voter of the state for 9 yrs prior to election -practice law

16. What minimum qualifications must members of Missouri's Supreme Court meet?

7

17. How many judges are on the Missouri Supreme Court?

12 yrs

18. What is the length of term for a Missouri Supreme Court judge?

no; only on cases of treason, felony, or breach of peace

19. Can voters be arrested while going to or returning from voting?

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2. Terms of city & county offices may not exceed ______ years.

no

20. Can the state of Missouri own & operate a state bank in order to manage state funds?

yes, unless they have their rights restored

21. Can persons convicted of a felony be excluded from voting?

1st: Alexander mcNair now: Eric greitens

22. Who was the first governor of Missouri and who is the current governor?

Salus populi suprema lex esto: the welfare of people shall be the supreme of the law

24. What is the state motto of Missouri?

1945

26. In what year was the current Missouri Constitution adopted?

45%

27. What percentage of the money received from lottery tickets must be awarded as prizes?

4

28. Missouri cities/towns are organized according to classification (size). The number of such classifications shall not exceed______?

24

29. How old must a person be in order to be elected as a state representative in Missouri?

public education

3. What must the funds from the state lottery be used for?

circut court, Supreme Court, court of appeals

30. What are the 3 levels of the state court system?

yes by 2/3 of general assembly

31. Can a governor's veto be overridden?

speaker of the house

32. Who is the presiding officer of the Missouri House of Representatives?

president of the senate, pro tempare

33. If both the Governor & Lt. Governor become incapacitated who becomes governor?

state librarian

34. Who is the custodian of state records & official documents?

attorney general

35. Who is the state's chief legal officer?

registered voter, at least 18 yrs, us citizen

36. What are the constitutional requirements for voting in Missouri?

Tuesday after the first Monday of November of even numbered years

37. On what day does the Missouri Constitution require that a general election take place?

8 years either house, 16 total for both houses

38. How many years can an individual be elected to serve in either house of the General Assembly?

to make laws

39. What is the primary responsibility of Congress?

114 + 1 independent city St. Louis

4. How many counties does Missouri have?

to implement and enforce laws

40. What is the primary responsibility of the President?

interpret laws

41. What is the primary responsibility of the Supreme Court of the U.S.?

-35 years -natural born us citizen -lived in us for 14 years

42. What are the qualifications to be president?

-30 years old -citizen for 10 years -must live in state that they are seeking to represent

43. What are the qualifications to be a U.S. senator?

life unless they retire impeachment if good behavior isn't maintained

44. What is the term of office for U.S. Supreme Court justices?

6 years for senate, 2 years for HOR

45. What are the terms of office for members of Congress?

2nd

46. What Constitutional Amendment guarantees citizens the right to bear arms?

1920

47. In what year did women get the right to vote in federal elections?

1st amendment

48. What Constitutional Amendment guarantees citizens freedom of assembly?

27

49. How many Constitutional Amendments are there?

longer

5. Is the Missouri Constitution shorter or longer than the U.S. Constitution?

Missouri

50. Which is longer the Missouri Constitution or the U.S. Constitution?

no

6. Can Missouri tax the people for the support of churches?

34 members- 4 year terms 34 districts

7. How many state senators and districts does Missouri have?

Missouri general assembly

8. What is Missouri's legislative or law-making branch called?

2

9. Members of the Missouri House of Representatives are elected to ______ year terms.

Jefferson City

capital of MO

4 1-1820 2-1864 3-1875 4-1945

how many constitutions has Missouri had?