Missouri's Constitution
If a governor does not sign a bill and the given time, what occurs?
...
Number of days the governor has to sign or veto a bill.
...
Max. # of years that can be served in the General assembly.
16 years
# of Representatives in the General assembly
163
Missouri became a state in...
1821
The current Missouri Constitution was written in...
1945
How many terms can a governor serve?
2
How long is a representative's term in office?
2 years
A civil court case (circuit) requires this many jurors to vote for a verdict
2/3
A criminal court case (circuit) requires this many jurors to vote for a verdict
3/4
# of Senators in the General assembly
34
How long is a Senators term in office?
4 years
The special sessions that the governor can call have a time constraint. What is it and why is it set?
60 calendar days. The meeting was urgent lets get what needs to be done, done. No time wasted
The term for delaying action on the Missouri floor is the same as delaying action on the U.S. Senate floor. What is it?
A filibuster
What is Missouri's government classified as?
A republic
The governor does not have the power to... Why?
Approve amendments because only voters can approve them
Separation of powers is required by which constitutional article?
Article 2
Which article states the division of power among a three branch organization in state government?
Article 2
If you lose at the Circuit Court level, what is the next step you can take?
Ask for an appeal; court of appeals
What is not guaranteed in a capital crime in Missouri?
Bail
What kind of cases do Circuit Courts handle?
Basic/beginning; civil & criminal
How can citizens significantly affect the legislative process?
Calling, writing, faxing, or emailing them, vote them in, petition, and protest
Missouri Attorney General?
Chris Koster (D)
The term used to describe the regional units that Missouri's courts are divided into
Circuit
Where do cases go initially in the state of Missouri?
Circuit Courts
What are the three levels of courts and Missouri?
Circuit, Appeals, and Supreme
Missouri's treasurer?
Clint Zwiefel (D)
What groups accomplish most if the legislative work?
Committees
The Secretary of State is in charge of elections. How is that a great deal of power?
Controls wording on ballot
Most of the state's business is conducted in these groups.
Departments
All legislators must live in the...
District they represent
This term is used to describe a law that punishes a person or an actor that was not a crime at the time the act was committed
Ex post facto
Name of Missouri's bicameral legislature.
General assembly
The attorney general not only represents the state in courts but they also provide legal advice to what groups?
Governor and General assembly
What is the line of succession for the governor?
Governor, lieutenant, protempore of senate, speaker of house
This cannot be suspended in Missouri - it guarantees a person the right to physically appear in court to hear the charges against them
Habeas corpus
Why can't the lieutenant governor vote I the senate unless there's a tie?
He's part of the executive branch, he's not a senator
This part of Missouri's government has the power to impeach a government official
House
Missouri's Governor?
J. Nixon (R)
Missouri's Secretary of State
Jason Kander (D)
An amendment that originates in the legislator but must be put to a vote of the people.
Leg -> voters (referendum)
What's the office of the President of the Senate?
Lieutenant Governor
This power allows the government to reject only parts of spending bills
Line item veto
What does the Great Seal do to documents and government actions?
Makes them official
Incorporation is a process of a community forming what?
Manicipality
Which system is used to determine who is qualified for a job in government?
Merit
The governor cannot only veto bills and call for special sessions, he is also in charge of this group that may be called into action to protect the citizens of Missouri and/or enforce laws during times of emergency.
Militia national guard
How does Missouri Supreme Court differ then the US Supreme Court in terms of Chief Justice position?
Missouri Supreme Court serves two years; rotate; each justice is chief at some point
This law allows Missouri voters to register to vote at any office where they receive state services (license, license plates, land owners, etc.)
Moter-voter law
What are governor qualifications?
Must be 30 years old, citizen of the US for 15 years, qualified voter of the state, and resident of Missouri for at least 10 years prior to the election
Missouri's Lieutenant governor?
Peter Kinder (R)
Executive officers are elected "individually and independently of one another". This structure might result in multiple parties running the show. Why might this situation have been created?
Popular sovereignty at every level; responsible voters
Why is Missouri's government a republic?
Power is held by the people
This election is home to decide who will be a party's candidate
Primary
This is the term used to describe the illegal practice of hiring a relative to fill any government job
Repotism
Which executive department greatly affects me right now? Why?
Secondary education bc I'm currently in high school and I need my graduating diploma to go much farther in life in the direction I want to go
What officer is in charge of the house?
Speaker of the house
Ambulance, sewer, fire and school districts are known as these districts
Special districts
How is Missouri's Senate similar to the US senate in terms of elections?
Staggered terms, not all elected at one election
The governor has the power to: issue pardons, recommend laws, command the National Guard and...
Submit the state of the state budget
What is located in Article 1 of Missouri's constitution?
The Bill of Rights for the people
Who holds the power to call for a special Legislative session?
The governor
Why is the Legislative Branch considered to be part time?
They are only in session Jan-May
Missouri's auditor?
Thomas Schweich (D)
What is the difference between the Treasurer's job and that of the Auditor?
Treasure manages money while Auditor makes sure money is spent legally
An amendment that is initiated by the people - collecting signatures on a petition - that is then sent to the Gen. assembly for a vote.
Voters -> Leg (initiative)
What is the name of the process by which a local government decides how to use land?
Zoning