U.S Constitution and Unit 3 test
The official motto of Missouri
"Let the welfare of the people be the supreme law."
To become Missouri governor, an individual needs to have resided in the state for ______ years?
10
There are _____ counties in Missouri?
114
In what year did women get the right to vote?
1920
On what day in November does the Constitution state that a general election must take place?
1at Tuesday after the 1st Monday of even numbered years
Members of the Missouri House of Representatives are elected to ______ year terms.
2
What is the term of office for a member of the U.S House of Representatives?
2 years
How old must a person be in order to be elected to the Missouri House of Representatives?
24
How many Constitution Amendments have there been?
27
What constitutional amendment grants citizens the right to bear arms?
2nd
There are _____ state senators and 42 senatorial districts in Missouri.
34
According to the Missouri Constitution, the organization and classification of cities and towns shall not exceed
4
How many Constitutions has Missouri had?
4
Members of the Missouri Senate are elected to _______ year terms.
4
What percentage of the proceeds from state lottery tickets must be awarded as prizes?
45%
What is the term of office for a U.S senator?
6 years
Who is the states chief legal officer?
Attorney general
A governors veto
Can be overridden by a 2/3 vote of each house
Which branch of the federal government is responsible for making laws?
Congress
No one shall be elected or appointed to serve more than ______ years total in any one House of the General Assembly
Eight
Members of the Missouri's legislature cannot be arrested while that body is in session.
False
Missouri governors are limited to 3 terms in office
False
Missouri's Supreme Court judges are appointed for life
False
Sterling price was the first governor of Missouri
False
The Missouri Supreme Court is composed of 9 judges.
False
The state government an impose a tax to support religion in Missouri.
False
The state of Missouri has the power to create and operate a state bank to manage its funds.
False
Voters cannot be arrested while going to, attending, or returning from elections.
False
Terms of city and county office may not exceed ___ years?
Four
Amendment #1 guarantees citizens freedom of religion, speech, press, the right to petition the give for a redress of grievances and
Freedom of assembly
The capitol Of Missouri is located in _____
Jefferson City
Who is the Attorney General of Missouri?
Josh Hawley
Which of the following is NOT a part of the state court system?
Municipal Courts
Which of the following is NOT a qualification to be a U.S senator?
Must be a U.S. citizen for 9 years
Which of the following is not a constitutional requirement for voting in Missouri?
Payment of taxes
Which branch of the federal government is responsible for enforcing the laws?
President
Which of the following must be at least 35 years of age to hold office?
President
If both the government & lieutenant governor were incapacitated who would become governor?
President pro tempore
Who is the custodian of state records and papers?
Sectary of State
Who is the presiding officer of the House of Representatives?
Speaker of the House
Which branch of the government is responsible for interpreting the laws?
Supreme Court
Which of the following is appointed to serve for life during good behavior?
Supreme Court Justice
A Missouri Supreme Court judge must be a U.S citizen for at least 15 years and at least 30 years of age
True
A person convicted of a felony may be excluded, by law, from voting.
True
Missouri was admitted to the Union in August 10, 1821 as the 24th state
True
Missouri's legislative body is called the General Assembly.
True
Missouri's present Constitution was adopted in 1945.
True
The Conservation commission may acquire land by gift, eminent domain, or otherwise.
True
The Missouri Constitution is longer and much more detailed than the U.S. Constitution.
True
The preamble states that the Missouri Constitution was established by the people
True
The state lottery money must be appropriated for public institutions of elementary, secondary, and higher education, minus expenses and prize money.
True
