Missouri State Constitution
What are the three main qualifications you have to have to run for governor?
1. Be 30 2. Be a US citizen for 15 years 3. Live in Missouri for 10 years
What is the function of the state constitution
1. Create state government 2. Tell how to run state government 3. Organize state government
List the powers of the legislative branch
1. Set speed limits 2. Decide funding for schools 3. Determine the final budget for the state
List the 4 state courts in order of importance
1. Supreme Court 2. Court of Appeals 3. Circuit Trial Courts 4. Municipal Courts
List three ways you can influence your state senator
1. Visit with him/her 2. Write him/her a letter or send an email 3. Write a petition
How many counties exist in Missouri today?
114
How long are the states Supreme Court judges term?
12 years
How many members are there in the Missouri House of Representatives?
163
How long is the term limit for governor?
2 terms
How long is the term for state representatives?
2 years
How old do you have to be to run for House of Representatives?
24
How many Senators in Missouri Senate?
34
How long is the term for governor
4 years
How long is the term for state senator's?
4 years
How many justices do we have in the Missouri Supreme Court System?
7
What are advantages of Federalism?
Advantages: Federalism offers representation to different populations, state and local governments are more familiar with the various cultures represented
If the governor vetoes a bill, how can the General Assembly pass the bill over the veto?
By 2/3 vote in each house
Compare Missouri State Exec. and US federal government
Cannot be elected to a third term
How does the state make money?
Cigarette tax, alcohol tax, gambling/casinos, lottery tickets, gas, court fines
What is an Disadvantages of Federalism?
Federalism is very expensive, due to the many elected officials in Federal, State and local governments
The Legislative Branch is known as the
General Assembly
What is the capital of Missouri?
Jefferson City
Who are the members in each branch?
L: House of Representatives and Senators E: Governor, Lt. Governor, Sec of State, Attorney General, Treasurer, Auditor J: Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, Circuit Courts, Municipal Courts
List the three branches of the state government
Legislative Executive and Judicial
List some of the powers of the governor in each category below
Legislative: Influence lawmaking, Pass/veto a bill, Suggest budget Administrative: Carry out laws, appoint judges Military: Commander in Chief of state military Judicial: Grant pardons or an extradition
Who takes office if the Governor dies?
Lt. Governor
Compare Missouri State government Leg. and the United States government
Moth MO state government and US federal government has a bicameral or two house legislature
What is representation in the General Assembly based on?
Population
What are concurrent Powers?
Powers that are shared between the state and federal governments
List the three primary functions of the state government
Public schools, State highways, State Parks
In Missouri, what is the largest source of revenue?
Sales tax
What are the two houses in the General Assembly called?
Senate and the House of Representatives
Who is the most powerful member of the House of Representatives?
Speaker of the House
Which court has the final authority on the state constitution?
The MO Supreme Court
Compare Missouri State Jud. and US federal government
They both interpret the laws
Contrast Missouri State Jud. and US Federal government
US Federal government: 9 US court justices MO State government: 7 Court justices
Contract Missouri State Exec. and US federal government
Us federal government: Vice President is elected on the same ticket as the President MO State government: Lt Governor is elected independently of the Governor
Contract Missouri state government Leg. and the US government
What the Legislative Branch is called MO government: General Assembly US Federal government: Congress
What is the main responsibility of the Lt. Governor?
to vote to break a tie in the MO Senate