constitution guide
the people of Missouri, we the people
1. According to the preamble who established the Missouri Constitution?
4
10. Members of the Missouri Senate are elected to ______ year terms.
for any and all crimes they have committed
11. Under what conditions can members of Missouri's legislature be arrested while that body is in session?
purchase, gift, eminent, domain, or otherwise, all
12. How can the Conservation Commission acquire land?
U.S. citizen for 15 years, resident of MO for the 10 year preceding the election, at least 30 yrs old
13. What are the qualifications to become Missouri governor?
2-4 year terms
14. How many terms can an individual serve as governor?
aug. 10th, 1821, 24th state; 23 prior
15. On what date was Missouri admitted to the Union and upon being admitted, how many states were there?
-30 years old -citizen for 15 yr -qualified voter of the state for 9 yrs prior to election -practice law
16. What minimum qualifications must members of Missouri's Supreme Court meet?
7
17. How many judges are on the Missouri Supreme Court?
12 yrs
18. What is the length of term for a Missouri Supreme Court judge?
no; only on cases of treason, felony, or breach of peace
19. Can voters be arrested while going to or returning from voting?
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2. Terms of city & county offices may not exceed ______ years.
no
20. Can the state of Missouri own & operate a state bank in order to manage state funds?
yes, unless they have their rights restored
21. Can persons convicted of a felony be excluded from voting?
1st: Alexander mcNair now: Eric greitens
22. Who was the first governor of Missouri and who is the current governor?
Salus populi suprema lex esto: the welfare of people shall be the supreme of the law
24. What is the state motto of Missouri?
1945
26. In what year was the current Missouri Constitution adopted?
45%
27. What percentage of the money received from lottery tickets must be awarded as prizes?
4
28. Missouri cities/towns are organized according to classification (size). The number of such classifications shall not exceed______?
24
29. How old must a person be in order to be elected as a state representative in Missouri?
public education
3. What must the funds from the state lottery be used for?
circut court, Supreme Court, court of appeals
30. What are the 3 levels of the state court system?
yes by 2/3 of general assembly
31. Can a governor's veto be overridden?
speaker of the house
32. Who is the presiding officer of the Missouri House of Representatives?
president of the senate, pro tempare
33. If both the Governor & Lt. Governor become incapacitated who becomes governor?
state librarian
34. Who is the custodian of state records & official documents?
attorney general
35. Who is the state's chief legal officer?
registered voter, at least 18 yrs, us citizen
36. What are the constitutional requirements for voting in Missouri?
Tuesday after the first Monday of November of even numbered years
37. On what day does the Missouri Constitution require that a general election take place?
8 years either house, 16 total for both houses
38. How many years can an individual be elected to serve in either house of the General Assembly?
to make laws
39. What is the primary responsibility of Congress?
114 + 1 independent city St. Louis
4. How many counties does Missouri have?
to implement and enforce laws
40. What is the primary responsibility of the President?
interpret laws
41. What is the primary responsibility of the Supreme Court of the U.S.?
-35 years -natural born us citizen -lived in us for 14 years
42. What are the qualifications to be president?
-30 years old -citizen for 10 years -must live in state that they are seeking to represent
43. What are the qualifications to be a U.S. senator?
life unless they retire impeachment if good behavior isn't maintained
44. What is the term of office for U.S. Supreme Court justices?
6 years for senate, 2 years for HOR
45. What are the terms of office for members of Congress?
2nd
46. What Constitutional Amendment guarantees citizens the right to bear arms?
1920
47. In what year did women get the right to vote in federal elections?
1st amendment
48. What Constitutional Amendment guarantees citizens freedom of assembly?
27
49. How many Constitutional Amendments are there?
longer
5. Is the Missouri Constitution shorter or longer than the U.S. Constitution?
Missouri
50. Which is longer the Missouri Constitution or the U.S. Constitution?
no
6. Can Missouri tax the people for the support of churches?
34 members- 4 year terms 34 districts
7. How many state senators and districts does Missouri have?
Missouri general assembly
8. What is Missouri's legislative or law-making branch called?
2
9. Members of the Missouri House of Representatives are elected to ______ year terms.
Jefferson City
capital of MO
4 1-1820 2-1864 3-1875 4-1945
how many constitutions has Missouri had?
