Missouri and U.S. Constitution

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How many counties does Missouri have?

114 and St Louis

What is the length of term of 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 of Missouri?

24

How many constitutional amendments are there?

27

What minimum qualifications must members of Missouri Supreme Court meet?

30 years old, 15 years of being a US citizen, license to practice law, and nine years of registered voter

What are the qualifications to become Missouri governor?

30 years old, resident of Missouri for 10 years

What are the qualifications to be a US senator?

30 years old, u.s. citizen at least 10 years, must live in the state they are seeking to represent

How many state senators and districts does Missouri have?

34 senators and eight districts

What are the qualifications to be president?

35 years old, natural born citizen, live in the u.s. of at least 14 years

How many constitutions has Missouri had?

4

Members of the Missouri senate are elected to _____ year terms?

4

Missouri City / towns are organized according to classification. The number of such classification should not exceed_____?

4

Terms of city and county offices may not exceed more than how many years?

4

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

45%

What are the terms of office for members of Congress?

6 years for Senator, two years for house members

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 total for both houses

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

Alexander McNair Jay Nixon

Who is the state's Chief legal officer?

Attorney General

On what date was Missouri admitted to the Union in upon being admitted, how many states were there?

August 10th 1821, 24th and State

What are the three levels of the state court system?

Circuit court, court of appeals, and Supreme Court

What constitutional amendment guarantees citizens freedom of assembly?

First Amendment

What is Missouri's legislative or law making branch called?

General Assembly

What is the primary responsibility of the president?

Implements and enforces laws

What is the primary responsibility of the Supreme Court of the u.s.?

Interpret laws

What is the capital of Missouri?

Jefferson City

Is the Missouri Constitution shorter or longer than the US Constitution?

Longer

Which is longer the Missouri Constitution or the US Constitution?

Missouri

Can Missouri tax the people for the supporters of churches?

No

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

No

If both the governor and LT. Governor became incompetent who becomes governor?

President pro tempore of the Senate

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

Prices, education, retailers, and administration

How can the Conservation Commission acquire land?

Purchase, gift, or eminent domain

What are constitutional requirements for voting in Missouri?

Registered voter, 18 years of age, US citizen

What constitutional amendment guarantees citizens the right to bear arms?

Second Amendment

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

According to the preamble who established the Missouri Constitution?

The people of Missouri

What is the primary responsibility of Congress?

To make laws

Under what conditions can members of Missouri legislature be arrested while that body is in session?

Treason, branch of peace, or felony

On what day does the Missouri Constitution require that a general election take place?

Tuesday after the first Monday in November on even-numbered years

What is the state motto of Missouri?

Welfare people shall be the supreme law

Can persons 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 by two-thirds of the general assembly

What is the term of office for US Supreme Court Justices?

life unless they decide to retire, impeachment or removal if good behavior isn't maintained


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