Government Flashcards
(31 cards)
What is the official name of the Missouri Legislature?
General Assembly
When are general elections held in Missouri?
First tuesday after the first monday
What position is the chief executive? Who is it?
- governor
- Jay Nixon
What are the voting requirements in Missouri?
- be a U.S. citizen
- be atleast 18 years old
- be a resident of Missouri
How many members are there in the Missouri House of Representatives?
- 163 members
How many members are there in the Missouri Senate?
- 34 members
What kind of tax generates the most revenue in Missouri?
- income tax
What happened during the Missouri Compromise?
Missouri was admitted to the Union as a slave state
Who is next in line to fill in for the governor?
- the lieutenant governor
What branch do the 15 state departments fall under?
- executive branch
What happens to most bills in Missouri?
- most bills die
- this is because they have to be approved by so many people
- this is so we don’t have as many restrictions
Why do the Senate and House of Representatives have term limits?
- gives other candidates equal opportunites
What is the term limit for a Senator in Missouri?
- 4 years
What is the term limit for a House of Representator?
- 2 years
What are the three branches in Missouri?
- Legislative
- Executive
- Judicial
List 5 other elected officials
- Lieutenant Governor
- Missouri Attorney General
- Missouri Secretary of State
- Missouri State Auditor
- Missouri State Treasurer
Who is our Lieutenant Governor?
- Peter Kinder
Who is our Missouri Attorney General
- Chris Koster
Who is our Secretary of State?
- Jason Kander
Who is our Missouri State Auditor?
- Tom Schweich
Who is our Missouri State Treasurer?
- Clint Zweifel
What is the hierarchy of courts in Missouri?
- circuit court
- appelate court
- supreme court
What is the main duty of each branch?
Legislative - make laws
Executive - enforce laws
Judicial - interprets laws
What does the Lieutenant Governor do?
- fills in when the governor is unable to do so
- has a tie
