Missouri Constitution Review Guide Final Exam

Discuss the steps on how a bill becomes a law in missouri

1) bill is introduced 2) bill goes to committee, public hearing held, make changes if necessary 3) full floor debate 4) bill goes to the senate 5) house and senate versions ironed out at joint committee 6) when both agree, bill goes to governor to pass or veto

List the 6 elected offices in the Missouri executive branch

1) governor: mike parson 2) LT governor: Mike Kehoe 3) Secretary of state: John Ashcroft 4)State Auditor: Nicole Galloway 5) state treasurer: Eric Schmitt 6) attorney general: Josh Hawley

What are 2 ways in which an amendment to the Missouri constitution can be proposed

1) initiative of the people 2)the majority of the general assembly

when is the earliest you can register to vote

17 years and 6 months

Explain the Missouri Compromise

1820, stated that Missouri would enter as a slave state and Maine would enter as a free state and slavery was to be banned north of parallel 36 degree, 30 minutes

What year was Missouri admitted to the Union

1821

When was our current constitution written?

1945

explain how the general assembly can override a veto

2/3 vote in both houses

how do we impeach in missouri

2/3 vote of house of rep

What are the qualifications to be auditor in the state of missouri

30 years old, Missouri resident of 10 years

How many constitutions has Missouri had?

4 (1820, 1865, 1875, 1945)

what is the term length_______ term limits _____

4 years, 2 terms

The term length for LT governor is ___ years and term limit is ____

4 years, limitless

the term length for secretary of state is _____ years and term limit is _______

4 years, none

what is the term length _____, term limits______

4 years, none

what is the term length_____ term limits____

4 years, none

the term length for governor is ___ years and term limit is ___ years

4, 2

when is the latest time you can register to vote before an election

4th Wednesday prior to the election

how is someone removed from office

5 out of 7 votes needed

Define limited government

A political system in which the power exercised by the government are restricted, usually by a written constitution

Explain the executive powers of the Missouri governor

As head of the executive branch: Missouri's official leader, enforce laws, and can call special elections Appointments: appoints official for positions in state governments and different departments Governor's Role in peace keeping: controls the state police and Missouri National Guard

when are regular sessions of the legislature held

January to May

How has geography impacted the location of the state captial

Jefferson City is the geographical center of Missouri

what are the qualifications to be treasurer in the state of missouri

MO resident for 1 year

Describe the missouri house of representatives

Number of members: 163 length of term: 2 years Term limit: 4 Age requirement: 24 Voting requirements: mo voter for 2 years residency requirements: district residency 1 year

describe the Missouri senate

Number of members: 34 Length of term: 4 years Term Limit: 2 years Age requirement: 30 years Voting requirements: mo voter for 3 years residency requirements: district resident for 1 year

Explain the Judicial powers of the Missouri governor

Pardon: excuse or free a prisoner from punishments Reprieve: to postpone a punishment Commute: to reduce a punishment Extradition: return a prisoner to the state they committed a crime in that they have fled from

Describe the legislative powers of the governor of Missouri

Special sessions: can call legislator back in session if there is an emergency State of the State address: suggest laws/progress to the state legislators Sign/veto: allowed to sign bills into legislation or veto bills proposed (can be overruled through the other branches) Line-item veto: can only veto part of a bill

What is a line-item veto?

The Governor is allowed to take one part out of the bill that he does not approve of

Define federalism

The sharing of power between the state and national government

Describe the qualifications for governor of missouri

age 30, U.S citizenship of 15 years, Missouri Resident of 10 years

Describe the requirements for LT of Missouri

age: 30 U.S citizenship: 15 years Missouri Residency: 10 years Hotel: Trivago

who can be impeached and removed

all executive elected officials

Define seperation of powers

an act of vesting the legislative, executive, and judicial powers of government in separate bodies.

because Missouri's legislative branch is made up of 2 houses, it is ____

bicameral

Discuss the duties carried out by the attorney general

chief legal officer of the state, advises the governor

What is the main duty of the treasurer

collect, invest, and spend state money wisely

what is the function of the various executive departments in Missouri

coordinate the central management functions of the state

what is apportionment

determining which states gain/lose seats in the house

List several examples of state power

elections, local governments, marriage and divorce laws, alcohol regulation, control interstates, trade, schools, license requirements

How often can a constitutional convention be held in Missouri

every 20 years

what is the legislative branch of Missouri called

general assembly

who can call a special session

governor

How and when was the territory of Missouri acquired?

included in the Louisiana Purchase

what is the major source of revenue for the state of missouri

income tax

describe the purpose of the missouri court system

interpret the law

What causes a constitutional convention

it is called for by the people

list 3 duties of the secretary of state

keeps official documents, in charge of elections, voter registration, registers all business in the state

what is significant about a veto session

last for 10 days in septemeber

what are the qualifications to be attorney general

live in Jefferson city

what is the main duty of the Missouri legislative branch

make laws

What are voter requirements in the state of Misssouri

must be 18, must be a U.S citizen, and must be a Missouri resident

how is apportionment determined in the missouri general assembly

population

What are concurrent powers?

powers shared by the federal and state governments

Discuss 3 major responsibilities of the LT governor

president of the Missouri senate, tie breaker, Governor if needed

powers belonging to the states

reserved powers

what are the qualifications to be secretary of state in missouri

residency for 1 year

what is the role of the senate in the process

senators elect panel of 7 legal experts that try the case

what are the 4 options the governor has when faced with a bill

sign it, veto it entirely, do nothing, line item

What is the purpose of a line-item veto

so important bills can still get through without throwing the whole bill out

Why is it important to be able to amend the Constitution

some things in the constitution may be outdated or our views and society has changed

The LT governor plays a role similar to the ___________ at the national level

speaker of the house

what is the relationship between Missouri state government and local governments

state gives the local governments power or can take away power

what is a statute

state laws

What is the significance of the Hancock Amendment

taxes can not be levied if the majority does not agree to it

List several examples of concurrent powers

taxes, law enforcement, courts, money borrowing, punishments, general welfare

what is the main duty of the state auditor

that money is spent the way the law intends

According to the above passage from the Missouri Constitution, what is the order of succession

the LT governor takes over if the governor is no longer able to to perform his duties as governor for any reason

Where does Missouri get it's power from

the Missouri constitution and it's amendments

How does the Supremacy Clause define the relationship between federal and state governments

the federal government trumps state governments

who is responsible for reapportionment / redistricting

the general assembly

What power of the governor is discussed in the above excerpt of the Missouri constitution

the governor gets to make the budget

Define popular sovereignty

the idea that the authority of government comes from the people

What is the purpose of the Constitutional Convention

to rewrite the constitution

What is the purpose of the Missouri Constitution

to serve the citizens of the state and protect their interests

What was the significance of the 36°30 latitude line

to split the slave and free states

How can an amendment to the Missouri Constitution be ratified

voters voting on it