Missouri Constitution Prep

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At what age can a juvenile be tried as an adult in Missouri?

12 years old

What state House of Representatives district does Ozark sit in?

140th

How many members are in the Missouri House of Representatives?

163

How many consecutive terms in office may the governor of Missouri serve?

2 terms (8 years)

What is the term length for in the state House of Representatives in Missouri?

2 years

What state Senate district does Missouri sit in?

20th

How old does a person have to be to run for Missouri House of representatives?

24 years old

How old does a person have to be to run for Missouri Governor?

30 years old

How old does a person have to be to run for Missouri Senate?

30 years old

How many members are in the Missouri Senate?

34

What is the term length for a state senator in Missouri?

4 years

When did Missouri become a state?

August 10, 1821

Which house in the Missouri legislature has the power to write, amend or reject bills?

Both the House of Representative and Senate

What are the three types of courts in Missouri, and which is considered the lowest, middle, and highest court system in the state?

Circuit Count, Court of Appeals, Supreme Court

What is the name for congress or the combined legislative houses in Missouri?

General Assembly

Who is the head of state in Missouri?

Governor, Jay Nixon

What part of the government has the power to impeach an elected official?

House of Representative

What gives Missouri voters the right to propose new legislation without the General Assembly?

Initiative

Who is Missouri's current governor?

Jay Nixon

Who is Ozark's state senator?

Jay Wasson

What is the Capital of Missouri?

Jefferson City

Who is Ozark's state representative?

Lynn Morris

Which state officer handles the money from taxes, and invests and spends tax dollars?

Missouri State Treasury

What gives Missouri voters the right to reject specific pieces of legislation passed by the General Assembly?

Referendum

What state officer is "chief of elections"?

Secretary of State

What is the nickname of Missouri?

Show-Me State

Who represents Missouri in all legal matters?

The Attorney General

Who appoints judges to the Missouri Supreme Court?

The Governor

Who is first in line in governor's succession?

The Lieutenant Governor

What is Missouri's current policy on capital punishment?

Yes, we have the death penalty

What happens to a bill if the Governor does not sign it within the allotted time?

it becomes law


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