Missouri Constitution Prep
At what age can a juvenile be tried as an adult in Missouri?
12 years old
What state House of Representatives district does Ozark sit in?
140th
How many members are in the Missouri House of Representatives?
163
How many consecutive terms in office may the governor of Missouri serve?
2 terms (8 years)
What is the term length for in the state House of Representatives in Missouri?
2 years
What state Senate district does Missouri sit in?
20th
How old does a person have to be to run for Missouri House of representatives?
24 years old
How old does a person have to be to run for Missouri Governor?
30 years old
How old does a person have to be to run for Missouri Senate?
30 years old
How many members are in the Missouri Senate?
34
What is the term length for a state senator in Missouri?
4 years
When did Missouri become a state?
August 10, 1821
Which house in the Missouri legislature has the power to write, amend or reject bills?
Both the House of Representative and Senate
What are the three types of courts in Missouri, and which is considered the lowest, middle, and highest court system in the state?
Circuit Count, Court of Appeals, Supreme Court
What is the name for congress or the combined legislative houses in Missouri?
General Assembly
Who is the head of state in Missouri?
Governor, Jay Nixon
What part of the government has the power to impeach an elected official?
House of Representative
What gives Missouri voters the right to propose new legislation without the General Assembly?
Initiative
Who is Missouri's current governor?
Jay Nixon
Who is Ozark's state senator?
Jay Wasson
What is the Capital of Missouri?
Jefferson City
Who is Ozark's state representative?
Lynn Morris
Which state officer handles the money from taxes, and invests and spends tax dollars?
Missouri State Treasury
What gives Missouri voters the right to reject specific pieces of legislation passed by the General Assembly?
Referendum
What state officer is "chief of elections"?
Secretary of State
What is the nickname of Missouri?
Show-Me State
Who represents Missouri in all legal matters?
The Attorney General
Who appoints judges to the Missouri Supreme Court?
The Governor
Who is first in line in governor's succession?
The Lieutenant Governor
What is Missouri's current policy on capital punishment?
Yes, we have the death penalty
What happens to a bill if the Governor does not sign it within the allotted time?
it becomes law