Missouri & U.S. Constitutions - SFCC - Warren
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 was the current Missouri Constitution adopted?
1945
How many terms can an individual serve as governor?
2
Members of the Missouri House of Representatives are elected to ______ year terms.
2
How old must a person be in order to be elected as a state representative in Missouri?
24 years old
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
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 total.
What are the qualifications to be president?
A natural born citizen, 35 years old, lived in the U.S. for 14 years.
Who was the first governor of Missouri and who is the current governor?
Alexander McNair and Jay Nixon
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.W. 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?
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
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
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.
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
What is the state motto of Missouri?
Welfare of the people shall be the supreme law.
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.
