HIS102 Constitution Test
How many counties does Missouri have?
114 counties and the municipality of St. Louis
What is the length of term for Missouri Supreme Court judge?
12 years
In what year did women get the right to vote in federal elections?
1920
In what year was the current Missouri Constitution adopted?
1945
Members of the Missouri House of Representatives are elected to ____ year terms.
2
How many terms can an individual serve as governor?
2 four-year terms
How old must a person be in order to be elected as a state representative in Missouri?
24
How many Constitutional Amendments are there?
27
What are the qualifications to become Missouri governor?
30 y/o, U.S. citizen for 15 years, Missouri resident 10 years
What minimum qualifications must members of Missouri's Supreme Court meet?
30 y/o, U.S. citizen for 15 years, licensed to practice law in MO, a qualified voter for the 9 years preceding.
What are the qualifications to be a U.S. senator?
30 y/o, U.S. citizen for the past 10 years, and live in the state that you represent
How many state senators and districts does Missouri have?
34 state senators and 34 districts
How many constitutions has Missouri had?
4
Members of the Missouri Senate are elected to ____ year terms
4
Missouri cities/towns are organized according to classification (size). The number of such classifications shall not exceed ____?
4
Terms of city & county offices may not exceed ___ years.
4
What percentage of the money received from lottery tickets must be awarded as prizes?
45%
How many judges are on the Missouri Supreme Court?
7
How many years can an individual be elected to serve in either house of the General Assembly?
8 years in each house or 16 years total
What are the qualifications to be president?
A natural born citizen, 35 y/o, lived in the U.S. for 14 years
Who was the first governor of Missouri and who is the current governor?
Alexander McNair and Michael Parson
Who is the state's chief legal officer?
Attorney General
On what date was Missouri admitted to the Union and upon being admitted, how many states were there?
August 10, 1821, and there were 23 states, Missouri is the 24th
What is the primary responsibility of the President?
Enforce the laws
What is the primary responsibility of the Supreme Court of the U.S.?
Interpreting the law and settling disputes
Where is the capital of Missouri?
Jefferson City
What is the term of office for U.S. Supreme Court justices?
Lifetime or until they step down
Is the Missouri Constitution shorter or longer than the U.S. Constitution?
Longer
What is the primary responsibility of Congress?
Make laws
Which is longer, the Missouri Constitution or the U.S. Constitution?
Missouri
What are the constitutional requirements for voting in Missouri?
Mist be 18 by election day, a registered voter, MO resident, and a U.S. citizen
Can Missouri tax the people for the support of churches?
No
Can the state of Missouri own & operate a state bank in order to manage state funds?
No
If both the Governor & Lt. Governor become incapacitated who becomes governor?
President Pro Tempore of the Senate of Missouri
What must the funds from the state lottery be used for?
Prizes, education, public institutions, retailers, and administration
Who is the custodian of state records and official documents?
Secretary of State
What are the terms of office for members of Congress?
Senate is 6 years, and the House is 2 years
What are the 3 levels of the state court system?
The Circuit Court, The Court of Appeals, and The Supreme Court
What Constitutional Amendment guarantees citizens freedom of assembly?
The First
What is Missouri's legislative or law-making branch called?
The General Assembly
What Constitutional Amendment guarantees citizens the right to bear arms?
The Second
Who is the presiding office of the Missouri House of Representatives?
The Speaker of the House
On what day does the Missouri Constitution require that a general election take place?
The Tuesday after the first Monday in November on even numbered years
According to the preamble, who established the Missouri Constitution?
The people of Missouri
How can the Conservation Commission acquire land?
Through purchase, as a gift, or eminent domain
Under what conditions can members of Missouri's legislature be arrested while that body is in session?
Treason, breach of peace, and felony
What is the motto of Missouri?
Welfare of the people shall be the supreme law.
Can persons convicted of a felony be excluded from voting?
Yes
Can voters be arrested while going to or returning from voting?
Yes
Can a governor's veto be overriden?
Yes, with a 2/3 vote of the general assembly
