Missouri Constitution Flashcards
(121 cards)
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In what year did Missouri become a state?
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1821
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What is the capital of the state of Missouri?
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Jefferson City
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How many constitutions has the state of Missouri had?
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4
4
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What year was Missouri’s current Constitution adopted?
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1945
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How often do the voters of Missouri decide if they want a new constitution for the state?
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Every 20 years
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What is a census?
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the official count of a population
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How often do we have a state census?
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Every 10 years
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What is a law?
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A regulation that is at the federal government level
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What is a statute?
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A regulation that is at the state government level.
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What is an ordinance?
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A regulation that is at the local government level.
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Who is Missouri’s 6th Congressional District Representative to the US House of Representatives in Washington DC?
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Sam Graves
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Who are the two Senators that represent Missouri in Washington DC?
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Roy Blunt and Josh Hawley
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What is the Missouri State Motto?
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The welfare of the people shall be the supreme law
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What is the Missouri state song?
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The Missouri Waltz
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What is the Missouri state tree?
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The Flowering Dogwood
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What is the Missouri state dance?
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The Square Dance
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What is the Missouri state animal?
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The Mule
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About how many people live in the state of Missouri?
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6.1 Million
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What is the Missouri Legislative body known as?
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The General Assembly
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What are the two chambers of the General Assembly?
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The Missouri House of Representatives
The Missouri Senate
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When does the General Assembly meet?
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Wednesday after the first Monday in January until May 30th
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How can a special session of the General Assembly be called?
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- By the governor
- By 3/4 vote of the House of Representatives
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How many representatives are in the Missouri House of Representatives?
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163
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How many senators are in the Missouri Senate?
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34
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What is the term of office for state representatives?
2 years
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What is the term of office for state senators?
4 years
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What is the term limit for both the Missouri House and the Missouri Senate?
8 years in the House (4 terms)
8 years in the Senate (2 terms)
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What are the qualifications to be a member of the Missouri House of Representatives?
24 years old
Qualified voter for 2 years
Resident of the district for 1 year
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What are the qualifications to be a member of the Missouri Senate?
30 years old
Qualified voter for 3 years
Resident of the district for 1 year
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Who is the presiding officer of the Missouri House of Representatives?
The Speaker of the House
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Who is the current Missouri Speaker of the House?
Elijah Haahr
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What special duty is given to the Missouri House, in regards to impeachment?
Initiate charges of impeachment
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Who is the presiding officer of the Missouri Senate?
The Lieutenant Governor
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Who is the highest ranking member of the Missouri Senate?
The President Pro Tempore
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Who is the current President Pro Tempore in the Missouri Senate?
Dave Schatz
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What special duty is given to the Missouri Senate with regards to impeachment?
Try impeachment cases
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How many days does the governor have to return a bill to the General Assembly?
15
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What fraction of the Missouri House and Senate is needed to override the governor's veto?
2/3
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What is an initiative?
A bill originated by the people through a petition, rather than lawmakers.
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What is a referendum?
It is the practice of voting directly for proposed laws and stopping or allowing them to become law.
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Both initiative and referendum are examples of what kind of democracy?
Direct Democracy
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Who is the governor of the state of Missouri?
Mike Parson
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What are some of the powers of the governor?
- Commander in Chief of the state militia
- Appoints State Government Officials
- Power to veto bills
- Propose the state budget
- Delivers the State of the State Address
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Who is the Lieutenant Governor of the Missouri?
Mike Kehoe
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What is the job of the Lieutenant Governor?
- Responsible for taking over if the governor dies or is unable to finish his term
- Acts as the Presiding Officer of the Missouri Senate.
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Who is the Attorney General of the State of Missouri?
Eric Schmidt
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What is the job of the Attorney General?
Prosecutes and defends the state in lawsuits
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Who is the Missouri Secretary of State?
Jay Ashcroft
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What is the job of the Missouri Secretary of State?
To Maintain State Records and run elections
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Who is the Missouri Treasurer?
Scott Fitzpatrick
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What is the job of the Missouri Treasurer?
- conducts banking and financial activities
- acts as the CFO of the state
- takes care of state revenue
- pays state bills
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Who is the Missouri Auditor?
Nicole Gallaway
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What is the job of the Missouri Auditor?
-sets up accounting systems for local and state monies
- ensures that tax money is being used properly
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What is the term of office for governor?
4 years
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What are the requirements for being governor?
-Must be 30 years old
-Citizen of the US for 15 years
-Live in MO for 10 years prior to election
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What is a reprieve?
postponement of the execution of a sentence
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What is a pardon?
Releases a person from punishment.
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What is a commutation?
Reducing a person's sentence.
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Who issues pardons, commutations, and reprieves for the State of Missouri?
The Governor.
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What is a line-item veto?
A special form of veto that authorizes the governor to reject particular provisions of a bill without vetoing the entire bill.
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Who appoints members of Executive Departments?
The Governor.
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Which executive department collects taxes?
Department of Revenue.
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Which executive department assists the governor with the state budget?
Office of Administration.
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Which executive department is in charge of state-wide testing and administration of public schools?
Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
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Which executive department would MoDot fall under?
Department of Transportation.
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The Missouri Highway Patrol would fall under which executive department's authority?
Department of Public Safety.
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What is the organization of Missouri courts from highest to lowest?
Missouri Supreme Court --> Missouri Appeals Court --> Missouri Circuit Court.
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How many circuit courts are there in Missouri?
46.
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What is our circuit court number?
5th.
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How do the judges get their position in the circuit?
Elected or chosen through MO Nonpartisan Court Plan.
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How many circuit court judges are in our circuit?
4.
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How long is the term of a circuit court judge?
6 years.
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How many assistant circuit court judges serve in our circuit?
3.
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How long is the term of an assistant circuit court judge?
4 years.
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Who is the Andrew County Assistant Circuit Court Judge?
Judge Michael Ordnung.
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How many court of appeals districts are in Missouri?
3.
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Where are the court of appeals located?
St. Louis, Kansas City, Springfield.
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What are the qualifications for judges in the Missouri Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals?
- 30 years old
- Resident of their district
- US Citizen for 15 years
- Missouri Voter for 12 years.
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How long is an appeals judge's term?
12 years.
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Appeals courts judges hear cases in groups of ______________.
3.
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What is the highest court in the state of Missouri?
The Supreme Court.
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How many judges are on the Missouri Supreme Court?
7.
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How long is the term of a Missouri Supreme Court judge?
12 years.
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What is the jurisdiction of the Missouri Supreme Court?
Appellate & Exclusive Jurisdiction.
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What is the jurisdiction of Missouri Court of Appeals?
Appellate Jurisdiction.
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What is the jurisdiction of the Missouri Circuit Courts?
Original Jurisdiction.
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What is the Process of the Missouri Nonpartisan Court Plan?
- Applicants submit resumes
- Committee is formed of citizens, lawyers, and Chief Justice
- Committee reviews applications and chooses 3 to send to the governor
- Governor chooses 1
- Person serves 1 year
- Missouri voters decide after 1 year whether or not to retain the judge.
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How many states have adopted Missouri's Nonpartisan Court Plan?
30.
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What is a county?
The largest territorial and political subdivision of a state.
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How does Dillon's rule give counties their authority?
Counties must get their authority from the state before they can make laws and provide services.
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Counties act as the __________________________________ arm of that state government and serve as a ______________________________ between the state government and the people.
administrative; bridge.
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What are services the county provides?
- Health and Human Services
- Public Works and Transportation
- Records and Elections
- Justice and Public Safety.
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Where does the majority of money the county uses come from?
The county itself.
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What are the 3 types of taxes counties use to make revenue?
- Property Tax
- Sales Tax
- County Service Fees.
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How many counties are in the state of Missouri?
114.
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What was the Platte Purchase?
1836 land acquisition of the US government that added 6 counties that now make up Northwest Missouri.
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What year was Andrew County established?
1841.
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What city serves as the county seat for Andrew County?
Savannah.
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What is the job of the county assessor?
Surveys the county and places value on real and assessed properties.
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What is the job of the county clerk?
Keeps official government records for the county, conducts county elections, issues notary commissions.
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What is the job of the county sheriff?
Act as chief law enforcement officer in the county by protecting, serving, and assisting citizens when a condition arises.
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What is the job of the county treasurer?
Responsible for county finances- including balancing county budget, issuing receipts for revenues, and distributing funds from fines to the schools.
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What is the job of the county commissioner?
Part of an elected group of officials that are responsible for administering the county government and setting policies for the county.
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Where can you find the Bill of Rights in the Missouri Constitution?
Article I.
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Which article creates the legislative branch?
Article III.
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Which article creates the MO executive branch?
Article IV.
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Which article creates the MO judicial branch?
Article V.
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What are the requirements to vote in an election?
- 18 years old
- US Citizen
- Live in district for 30 days
- Registered voter prior to election.
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What do you need to bring with you when you vote?
A form of government issued identification (license, non-driver license, military id, passport).
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What are the three types of votes the people of Missouri participate in?
- Representative Elections
- Constitutional Amendments
- Initiatives and Referendums.
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What type of elections are held for city, county, and school board officials?
Municipal Elections.
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What month do primary elections in Missouri take place?
August.
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What month are general elections held?
November.
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How often are state wide general elections held?
Every 2 years.
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What are the 3 ways you can lose your voting rights in Missouri?
- Deemed incompetent by the state
- Serving time in jail at time of election
- If you have been charged and convicted of a felony.
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Article IX says that all Missourians under age 21 are entitled to what?
Free, public education.
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Article X says that tax money must be used for _____________________ purpose.
Public.
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Article XI forbids Missouri from establishing a state _________________________.
bank.
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Article XII outlines the ways to ________________________________ the Constitution of the state.
amend.
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Who gives the ultimate approval for the Constitutional Amendments in the state?
The voters!
