CONSTITUTION TEST

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How many counties does Missouri have?

114 plus 1 independent city in St. Louis

What is the length of term for a Missouri Supreme Court Judge?

12

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

1920

In what year was the current Missouri Constitution adopted?

1945

What Constitutional amendment guarantees citizens freedom of assembly?

1st amendment

How many terms can an individual serve as governor?

2

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

2

What are the terms of office for members of Congress?

2 years for House of Reps; 6 years for Senator

How old must a person be in order to be elected as a state representative in MO?

24

how many constitutional amendments are there?

27

What constitutional amendment guarantees citizens the right to bear arms?

2nd Amendment

What are the qualifications to become Missouri President?

30 years old Citizen for at least 15 years Resident of MO for at least 10 years by next election

What are the qualifications to be a US senator?

30 years old US citizen for 9 years must live in the state they want to represent

How many state senators and districts does Missouri have?

34

What are the qualifications to be president?

35 years old Natural born citizen lived in US for 14 years

How many constitutions has MO had?

4

Members of the Missouri Senate are elected to ____ year terms.

4

Missouri Cities/towns are organized according to Classifcation (size). The number of such classifications shall not exceed __?

4

Terms of city and county offices may not exceed ____ years

4

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

45

How many judges are on the Missouri Supreme Court?

7

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

8 years in either house; 16 for both

Who was the first governor of Missouri?

Alexander McNair

Who is the states chief legal officer?

Attorney General

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

August 10, 1821; 23 states

What minimum qualifications must members of MO's Supreme Court meet?

Citizen for at least 15 years Qualified voter for at least 9 years License to practice law in MO

True or False: Missouri can tax the people for the support of churches.

False

True or False: The state of MO can own and operate a state bank in order to manage state funds.

False

Where is the capitol of Missouri?

Jefferson City

Is the Missouri Constitution shorter or longer than the US Constitution?

Longer

Who is the current governor of Missouri?

Mike Parsons

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

Only on cases of treason, felony, or breach of peace

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

President Pro Temp of the Senate

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

Public and educational institutions

How can the Conservation Commission acquire land?

Purchase, gift, eminent domain or otherwise

What are constitutional requirements for voting in Missouri?

Registered voter 18 years old or above US Citizen

Who is the custodian of state records and official documents?

Secretary of State

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

Speaker of the House

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

The General Assembly of the State of Missouri

What is the state motto of MO?

The welfare of the people shall be the supreme law

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

Treason, felony, or breach of peace

True or False: A person convicted of a felony can be excluded from voting.

True

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

Tuesday after the 1st Monday in November of even years

According to the preamble who established the Missouri Constitution?

We the people

What are the 3 levels of the state court system?

circuit court, court of appeals, supreme court

What is the primary responsibility of President?

implement and enforce law

What is the primary responsibility of the Supreme Court of the US?

interpret laws

What is the term of office for US Supreme Court justices?

life unless they retire; impeachment or removal if needed

What is the primary responsibilty of Congress?

to make laws

Can a governor veto be overridden?

yes by 2/3 of general assembly


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