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