MO GOV CONSTITUTION TEST Flashcards
(31 cards)
General Information
How do you propose a state amendment?
1) Through a vote by the General Assembly **(State Legislature) **
2) By a vote of the people (initiative petition)
General Information
Which has been here the longest
State or Federal Contitutions?
State
General Information
What year has been adopted in the current MO Constitution?
1945
Legislative Branch
What is the purpose of General Assembly?
What is General Assembly?
Missouri Legislature, it makes State Laws
Legislative Branch
What Vote is need to overturn a governor’s veto?
How # from where?
2/3 vote of both HOUSE & SENATE
Legislative Branch
How do all members of the Missouri General Assembly get elected?
Who are we?
Population
Legislative Branch
How many MEMBERS are in the State Representatives?
The HOUSE
163
Legislative Branch
How long is the term for State Representatives?
The HOUSE
2
Legislative Branch
What do they need to be in the State Representatives?
The HOUSE
- 24 years old
- Voter for 2 years
- resident of district for 3 year
Legislative Branch
Who is the Presiding officer?
In the HOUSE
Speaker of the house
Legislative Branch
How many MEMBERS are in the Senator?
The SENATE
34
Legislative Branch
How long is the term for Senator?
4
Legislative Branch
What are needed to become Senator
- 30 years old
- Voter for 3 years
- Resident of district for 1 year
Legislative Branch
Who is Presiding Officer in the Sentor?
Lieutenant Governor
Executive Branch
Who is the Chief Executive?
Governor
Executive Branch
How long is Cheif Executive term?
4 years
Executive Branch
How many # of time for election?
2(8 years)
Executive Branch
What are needed to become Governor?
- 30 years old
- U.S citizen for 15 years
- Must live in MO for 10 years
Executive Branch
What are the power for Governor?
- Enforce
- Veto bills
- Appoint to officials
- Command the National Guard
Executive Branch
Who is the current Governor of MO
Mike Kehoe
Executive Branch
What does the Lt. Governor
They Preside over the Senate, acts as governor if the governor is absent or unable to serve, and help with issue like elderly/veterans
Executive Branch
What does Attorney General do?
Representing the legal** interests** of Missouri and its state agencies
What does Audior do?
Checks over the use of tax payer money
What does State Treasurer
Manages the state’s money, investment, and unclaimed property
