Missouri & U.S. Constitutions Quiz

How many counties does Missouri have?

114 counties and the municipality of St. Louis

What is the length of term for a Missouri Supreme Court judge?

12 years

In what year did women get the right to vote in federal elections?

1920

In what year did women get the right to vote?

1920

In what year was the current Missouri Constitution adopted?

1945

Members of the Missouri House of Representatives are elected to ______ year terms.

2

What is the term of office for a member of the U.S. House of Representatives?

2 Years

How many terms can an individual serve as governor?

2 terms

How old must a person be in order to be elected as a state representative in Missouri?

24 years old

What percentage of the state revenue must be awarded to education?

25 %

How many Constitutional Amendments are there?

27

What minimum qualifications must members of Missouri's Supreme Court meet?

30 years old, U.S. citizen 15 years, licensed to practice law in Missouri, A qualified voter for the 9 years preceeding.

What are the qualifications to become Missouri governor?

30 years old, U.S. Citizen 15 years, Missouri resident 10 years

What are the qualifications to be a U.S. Senator?

30 years old, 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

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

Members of the Missouri Senate are elected to _______ year terms.

4 year terms

What percentage of the money received from lottery tickets must be awarded as prizes?

45%

What is the term of office for a U.S. Senator?

6 years

How many judges are on the Missouri Supreme Court?

7 judges

How many years can an individual be elected to serve in either house of the General Assembly?

8 years in each house or 16 total.

What are the qualifications to be president?

A natural born citizen, 35 years old, lived in the U.S. for 14 years.

The Missouri Constitution can be changed by:

Acceptance of an amendment by a vote of the people

The right of privacy is expressly determined by which of the followingamendments:

Amendments I, III, IV, V, and IX

Rights of the States are protected by which of the followingAmendments to the U. S. Constitution?

Amendments IX and X

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.

A governor's veto:

Can be overridden by a 2/3 vote of each house.

Which of the following is not elected by the people of Missouri?

Chief Justice of the Missouri Supreme Court.

Which branch of the federal government is responsible for making laws?

Congress

What is the primary responsibility of the President?

Enforce the laws.

State officials can withdraw money from state funds, with good cause, without prior authorization by law.

FALSE

Who was the first governor of Missouri and who is the current governor?

First- Alexander McNair Current- Jay Nixon

Amendment #1 of the U. S. Constitution guarantees citizens freedom of religion, speech, press, the right to petition the government for a redress of grievances and:

Freedom to assembly

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.W. Supreme Court justices?

Lifetime or until they step down

What is the primary responsibility of Congress?

Make laws.

Which is longer - the Missouri Constitution or the U.S. Constitution?

Missouri

Which of the following is NOT a part of the state court system?

Municipal Courts

What are the constitutional requirements for voting in Missouri?

Must be 18 by election day, a registered voter, Missouri resident, and a U.S. citizen.

Can Missouri tax the people for the support of churches?

No

Can the state of Missouri own and operate a state bank in order to manage state funds?

No

Which branch of the federal government is responsible for enforcing the laws?

President

Which of the following must be at least 35 years old to hold office?

President

If both the Governor and Lieutenant Governor become incapacitated who becomes governor?

President Pro Temper of the Senate of Missouri.

What must the funds from the state lottery be used for?

Prizes, education, public institutions, retailers, and administration

The powers granted to state governments by the United States Constitution are called:

Reserved powers

Who is the custodian of state 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.

Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting the laws?

Supreme Court

No official may conduct an unreasonable search of a person or property without a search warrant.

TRUE

The Missouri Constitution determines the salaries of legislators.

TRUE

The people of Missouri approved the present Missouri Constitution.

TRUE

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 officer 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 - We the people

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

How long can a Missouri Governor hold office?

Two terms and less than one half of another's uncompleted term

Which of the following is appointed to serve for life during good behavior?

U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice

What is the state motto of Missouri?

Welfare of the people shall be the supreme law.

If an individual is tried once for a criminal act, can that person be tried again for the same act? Explain.

Within the Fifth Amendment is a Double Jeopardy clause that no person shall "be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb." A person can not be punished more than once for the same crime.

Can person 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 overridden?

Yes, with a two-thirds vote of the General Assembly.