CONSTITUTION TEST
How many counties does Missouri have?
114 plus 1 independent city in St. Louis
What is the length of term for a Missouri Supreme Court Judge?
12
In what year did women get the right to vote in federal elections?
1920
In what year was the current Missouri Constitution adopted?
1945
What Constitutional amendment guarantees citizens freedom of assembly?
1st amendment
How many terms can an individual serve as governor?
2
Members of the Missouri House of Representatives are elected to ____ year terms.
2
What are the terms of office for members of Congress?
2 years for House of Reps; 6 years for Senator
How old must a person be in order to be elected as a state representative in MO?
24
how many constitutional amendments are there?
27
What constitutional amendment guarantees citizens the right to bear arms?
2nd Amendment
What are the qualifications to become Missouri President?
30 years old Citizen for at least 15 years Resident of MO for at least 10 years by next election
What are the qualifications to be a US senator?
30 years old US citizen for 9 years must live in the state they want to represent
How many state senators and districts does Missouri have?
34
What are the qualifications to be president?
35 years old Natural born citizen lived in US for 14 years
How many constitutions has MO had?
4
Members of the Missouri Senate are elected to ____ year terms.
4
Missouri Cities/towns are organized according to Classifcation (size). The number of such classifications shall not exceed __?
4
Terms of city and 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 either house; 16 for both
Who was the first governor of Missouri?
Alexander McNair
Who is the states 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; 23 states
What minimum qualifications must members of MO's Supreme Court meet?
Citizen for at least 15 years Qualified voter for at least 9 years License to practice law in MO
True or False: Missouri can tax the people for the support of churches.
False
True or False: The state of MO can own and operate a state bank in order to manage state funds.
False
Where is the capitol of Missouri?
Jefferson City
Is the Missouri Constitution shorter or longer than the US Constitution?
Longer
Who is the current governor of Missouri?
Mike Parsons
Can voters be arrested while going to or returning from voting?
Only on cases of treason, felony, or breach of peace
If both the Governor and the Lt. Governor become incapacitated who becomes governor?
President Pro Temp of the Senate
What must the funds from the state lottery be used for?
Public and educational institutions
How can the Conservation Commission acquire land?
Purchase, gift, eminent domain or otherwise
What are constitutional requirements for voting in Missouri?
Registered voter 18 years old or above US Citizen
Who is the custodian of state records and official documents?
Secretary of State
Who is the presiding officer of the Missouri House of Representatives?
Speaker of the House
What is Missouri's legislative or law making branch called?
The General Assembly of the State of Missouri
What is the state motto of MO?
The welfare of the people shall be the supreme law
Under what conditions can members of Missouri's legislature be arrested while that body is in session?
Treason, felony, or breach of peace
True or False: A person convicted of a felony can be excluded from voting.
True
On what day does the Missouri Constitution require that a general election take place?
Tuesday after the 1st Monday in November of even years
According to the preamble who established the Missouri Constitution?
We the people
What are the 3 levels of the state court system?
circuit court, court of appeals, supreme court
What is the primary responsibility of President?
implement and enforce law
What is the primary responsibility of the Supreme Court of the US?
interpret laws
What is the term of office for US Supreme Court justices?
life unless they retire; impeachment or removal if needed
What is the primary responsibilty of Congress?
to make laws
Can a governor veto be overridden?
yes by 2/3 of general assembly
