Missouri State Constitution

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What are the three main qualifications you have to have to run for governor?

1. Be 30 2. Be a US citizen for 15 years 3. Live in Missouri for 10 years

What is the function of the state constitution

1. Create state government 2. Tell how to run state government 3. Organize state government

List the powers of the legislative branch

1. Set speed limits 2. Decide funding for schools 3. Determine the final budget for the state

List the 4 state courts in order of importance

1. Supreme Court 2. Court of Appeals 3. Circuit Trial Courts 4. Municipal Courts

List three ways you can influence your state senator

1. Visit with him/her 2. Write him/her a letter or send an email 3. Write a petition

How many counties exist in Missouri today?

114

How long are the states Supreme Court judges term?

12 years

How many members are there in the Missouri House of Representatives?

163

How long is the term limit for governor?

2 terms

How long is the term for state representatives?

2 years

How old do you have to be to run for House of Representatives?

24

How many Senators in Missouri Senate?

34

How long is the term for governor

4 years

How long is the term for state senator's?

4 years

How many justices do we have in the Missouri Supreme Court System?

7

What are advantages of Federalism?

Advantages: Federalism offers representation to different populations, state and local governments are more familiar with the various cultures represented

If the governor vetoes a bill, how can the General Assembly pass the bill over the veto?

By 2/3 vote in each house

Compare Missouri State Exec. and US federal government

Cannot be elected to a third term

How does the state make money?

Cigarette tax, alcohol tax, gambling/casinos, lottery tickets, gas, court fines

What is an Disadvantages of Federalism?

Federalism is very expensive, due to the many elected officials in Federal, State and local governments

The Legislative Branch is known as the

General Assembly

What is the capital of Missouri?

Jefferson City

Who are the members in each branch?

L: House of Representatives and Senators E: Governor, Lt. Governor, Sec of State, Attorney General, Treasurer, Auditor J: Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, Circuit Courts, Municipal Courts

List the three branches of the state government

Legislative Executive and Judicial

List some of the powers of the governor in each category below

Legislative: Influence lawmaking, Pass/veto a bill, Suggest budget Administrative: Carry out laws, appoint judges Military: Commander in Chief of state military Judicial: Grant pardons or an extradition

Who takes office if the Governor dies?

Lt. Governor

Compare Missouri State government Leg. and the United States government

Moth MO state government and US federal government has a bicameral or two house legislature

What is representation in the General Assembly based on?

Population

What are concurrent Powers?

Powers that are shared between the state and federal governments

List the three primary functions of the state government

Public schools, State highways, State Parks

In Missouri, what is the largest source of revenue?

Sales tax

What are the two houses in the General Assembly called?

Senate and the House of Representatives

Who is the most powerful member of the House of Representatives?

Speaker of the House

Which court has the final authority on the state constitution?

The MO Supreme Court

Compare Missouri State Jud. and US federal government

They both interpret the laws

Contrast Missouri State Jud. and US Federal government

US Federal government: 9 US court justices MO State government: 7 Court justices

Contract Missouri State Exec. and US federal government

Us federal government: Vice President is elected on the same ticket as the President MO State government: Lt Governor is elected independently of the Governor

Contract Missouri state government Leg. and the US government

What the Legislative Branch is called MO government: General Assembly US Federal government: Congress

What is the main responsibility of the Lt. Governor?

to vote to break a tie in the MO Senate


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