Missouri Constitution

How many counties (excluding Saint Louis City) are there in Missouri? 114 104 105 115

114

In what year did Missouri became a state? 1824. 1854. 1821. 1851.

1821

Which of the following BEST describes the Missouri Plan? A. A method to combine election and appointment of judges. B. Each side during a trial tries to win the case. C. Selection process for grand or trial juries. D. A method to decide what venue shall hear the case.

A method to combine election and appointment of judges.

initiative petition

A petition signed by a certain minimum number of registered voters can force a public vote on a proposed ordinance or amendment (starting a law by the people).

What are two ways an amendment may be started under Article XII of the Missouri state constitution? A. Initiative petition method and proposal by the General Assembly. B. State-wide referendum and Governor executive order. C. Governor executive order and initiative petition method. D. Proposal by the General Assembly and state-wide referendum.

A. Initiative petition method and proposal by the General Assembly.

Which of the following powers does the Governor have that the President does not have? A. Perform a line-item veto. B. Issue pardons and reprieves. C. Act as ceremonial head of state. D. Craft and maintain the budget.

A. Perform a line-item veto.

Only the Missouri State Supreme Court handles all of the following, EXCEPT: A. address root causes that contributes to crime. B.license all attorneys. C. supervise lower courts and provide technical assistance. D. manage judiciary budget.

A. address root causes that contributes to crime.

What are the two purposes of our judicial system? A. settle disputes and judicial review. B. Judicial review and administer the laws. C. Administer the laws settle disputes.

A. settle disputes and judicial review.

Which of the following types of jurisdictions involve a higher court reviewing the decision of a lower court? Appellate. Exclusive. Original. Concurrent.

Appellate.

Local units of government are granted powers: A. in Article 8 of the United States Constitution. B. in Article 6 of the Missouri Constitution. C. by the General Assembly of the state of Missouri. D. in the Tenth Amendment of the United States Constitution.

B. in Article 6 of the Missouri Constitution.

To be a governor in the state of Missouri, one must meet all of the following conditions, EXCEPT: A. be a US citizen for 15 years. B. lived in the state for 10 years. C. be a natural-born citizen. D. be at least 30 years old.

C. be a natural-born citizen.

To vote in the state of Missouri, you need to meet all of the following conditions, EXCEPT: A. have American citizenship. B. be at least eighteen years old. C. have a valid driver's license. D. be a resident of the state.

C. have a valid driver's license.

The General Assembly is divided into two chambers because: A. each chamber has their own responsibilities. B. they represent different sections of the state. C. one chamber can check the power of the other chamber. D. elections are a complicated process.

C. one chamber can check the power of the other chamber.

Before a bill is sent to the governor, the bill must: A. include a sunset clause for the bill to expire. B. include a sunshine clause to public viewing. C. pass a judicial review test. D. be approved in the same form by both chambers.

C. pass a judicial review test.

Greene County has what type of local government? Commission. Town Meeting. Council-Manager. Mayor-Council.

Commission.

Two courts may hear the same case.

Concurrent

Springfield has what type of local government? Council-Manager. Mayor-Council. Commission. Town Meeting.

Council-Manager.

Only one court hears the case.

Exclusive

Which of the following rights is NOT guaranteed by the Missouri Bill of Rights? Freedom of religion. Freedom of assembly. Freedom of privacy. Right to bear arms.

Freedom of privacy.

In which part of the lawmaking process does most of the work on proposed laws occur? During the introduction of the bill. On the floor debates. In the committees. During the conclusion of the bill.

In the committees.

The seat of government for Missouri is: Springfield. Saint Louis. Jefferson City. Kansas City.

Jefferson City.

Which of the following state branches of government is charged with making the laws. Retributive. Executive. Judicial. Legislative.

Legislative.

Which of the following members of the executive branch is also a member of the legislative branch? Attorney General. State Treasure. Secretary of State. Lieutenant Governor.

Lieutenant Governor.

Willard has what type of local government? Commission. Mayor-Council. Council-Manager. Town Meeting.

Mayor-Council.

At which level of the Missouri judicial system would evidence and witnesses be presented? Missouri Circuit Courts. Missouri Court of Appeals. Missouri Supreme Court.

Missouri Circuit Courts.

What was the name of the series of measures that allowed Missouri to become a state? Missouri Compromise. Kansas-Nebraska Act. Compromise of 1850. Fugitive Law of 1850.

Missouri Compromise

Missouri Circuit Courts

Organized on a county level (45), trial courts with original jurisdiction to hear civil and criminal cases, at least one circuit judge

Which of the following methods allow voters to approve a proposal made by the General Assembly? Initiative. Referendum. Recall. Ratification.

Referendum.

The current Missouri state constitution reflected what type of background? Rural and conservative. Urban and liberal. Urban and conservative. Rural and liberal.

Rural and conservative.

Which Missouri state constitution included the Ironclad Oath? Third Constitution. Second Constitution. Fourth Constitution. First Constitution.

Second Constitution

Which of the following leaders in the General Assembly "run the show" in the House of Representatives? Minority Leader. Speaker Pro-Term. Speaker of the House. Majority Leader.

Speaker of the House.

Which Missouri state constitution included more progressive tools of democracy? Second Constitution. First Constitution. Third Constitution. Fourth Constitution.

Third Constitution.

Which of the following is NOT an example of performing a civic duty? Obeying laws. Paying taxes. Voting. Jury duty

Voting.

civic duty

a belief that one has an obligation to participate in civic and political affairs

Referendum

a legislative act is referred for final approval to a popular vote by the electorate. (approving a law by the people).

Missouri Plan (Merit Plan)

a method to combine election and appointment of judges.

A court which may review the decision of a lower court.

appellate

Missouri Court of Appeals

determines whether any errors took place in the lower courts.

Missouri Supreme Court

highest court in the state of Missouri

Missouri House of Representatives Qualifications

must be at least 24 years old, be a registered voter for two years, and lived in the district to be elected from for at least one year.

Missouri Senate Qualifications

must be at least 30 years old, be a registered voter for three years, and lived in the district to be elected from for at least one year.

the First courts to hear it

original

Civic Responsibility

voluntary actions or attitudes associated with democratic participation.