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Nardie-Warner, Haveman (physics), Rowe (chem), Fraley, Zmudcynski, Smith > MO Constitution Test > Flashcards

MO Constitution Test Flashcards

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What President officially accepted Missouri into the union and in what year did he do it?

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James Monroe, 1821

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When was the last time Missouri rewrote its Constitution?

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1945

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What special being does Missouri reference in the Preamble to the Constitution?

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A Supreme Being

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How are the powers of the government divided in Missouri?

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Three Branches, Legislative, Executive, Judicial

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In what body is the legislative power of Missouri vested & what are the two houses called?

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Senate and House of Representatives (General Assembly)

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What are the qualifications to be a member of the Missouri House?

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24 Years Old, US Voter for 2 Years, Resident of County or District

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How many members are there in the Senate?

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34

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How many years may one serve in each house of the General Assembly?

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8 (total years 16)

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How many members are there in the Missouri HR?

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163

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How much of the Senate is elected at the same time?

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Half

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Who issues writs of elections to fill vacancies in the General Assembly?

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governer

writ of election; one used to call a special election to fill a vacancy in an elective office

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What crime do members of the General Assembly have to swear not to do in their oath of office?

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bribery of any kind

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Does the state pay its legislators to travel to and from the General Assembly?

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Yes, $1 per mile

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When does the Missouri General Assembly convene and end?

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January to March

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Does the General Assembly have to publish a journal of its proceedings?

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Yes

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What vote is required for the General Assembly to override a Governor’s veto?

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Yea and Nay, 2/3 of General Assembly

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May the General Assembly establish a water pollution control fund?

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Yes

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May the General Assembly prevent stem cell research from being conducted in this state?

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no

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May the General Assembly ever remove the capital from Jefferson City?

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no

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Who organizes state militia?

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general assembly

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where (who) is the executive power of MO vested?

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governor

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what are the duties of the governor

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use clemency, sign laws, oversee general assembly

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who appoints people to fill vacancies in public offices

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governor

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who is the commander in chief of the militia

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governor

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may the governor pardon someone found guilty of treason
no
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what are the powers of the lieutenant governor
fill in for governor, keep ties with senate
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who becomes governor if the governor dies in office
lieutenant governor
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may a governor be declared disabled
yes
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who settles disputes if the governor and the lieutenant governor do not agree that the governor is healthy enough to serve
supreme court
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what are the powers of the auditor
how taxes are used
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what are the powers of the secretary of state
custodian of state seal
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what are the powers of the treasurer
custodian of state funds
33
which cabinet members does not have their powers listed in the Constitution
attorney general
34
what is the length of the term of the governor and how many terms may a governor serve
4 years, 2 terms
35
where must all public records for the executive branch be kept
jefferson city
36
Must the highway and transportation commission be bi-partisan
yes
37
may the general assembly pass laws to prevent forest fires
yes
38
may the governor discriminate on the basis of gender in making appointments
yes
39
what is the highest court in the state
supreme court
40
may a county choose to dissolve itself
yes, 2/3 vote
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what is the term limit on city and county offices
4 years
42
what city and county have its own section
stl
43
for what offenses may the governor be impeached and removed
misconduct
44
how is the trial for impeachment of a governor conducted
special commission of jurists
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what is the penalty for nepotism
forfeit office/employment
46
can the MO governor appoint a canadian who lives in chicago to a state office
no
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when are the MO state elections held
same day as federal elections
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under what conditions may citizens of MO be arrested when going to vote
treason, felony, or breach of peace
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why must the general assembly ensure free public schooling
essential to preservation of rights and liberties
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what happens to school districts that racially discriminate in hiring teachers
they don't get their revenue
51
may the general assembly help communities make public libraries
yes
52
what branch has the power to tax
legislative
53
may the general assembly tax railroads
yes
54
what article allows for the Missouri constitution to be amended
article 12
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who is the governor
Mike kehoe
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who is lieutenant governor
david wasinger
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who is attorney general
andrew bailey
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who is secretary of state
denny hoskins
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who is auditor
scott fitzpatrick
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who is treasurer
vivek malek
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what is recall
the people can petition and vote to have an elected official removed from office
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what is line item veto
the power to reject particular parts, or items, of a bill
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what is clemency
a power that shows mercy to convicted criminals
64
what is pardon
president/ person in high power can remove consequences
65
what is communitation
speeds up a prisoners sentence
66
what is repreve
postpone when you have to go to jail

Nardie-Warner, Haveman (physics), Rowe (chem), Fraley, Zmudcynski, Smith (10 decks)

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