Upgrade to remove ads
Only $2.99/month

Missouri Government & Constitution 2018

Terms in this set (78)

How many members are in the missouri house of representatives?
163
How many members are there in missouri senate?
34
What is the name for the combined houses of the missouri legislature?
the general assembly
What is the word for prohibition against trying a person for the same crime twice?
double jeopardy
How many consecutive terms of the office the governor can serve?
2
Which part of state governor has the power to impeach and elected official?
the house of representatives
What happens to a bill if the governor does not sign it within the allotted time?
the bill automatically becomes a law
Which house of the missouri legislature may write, amend, and reject bills?
both houses
Which of the following is not a category of court within the missouri judicial system?
court of inquiry
What is the second highest court in missouri?
Court Of Appeals
When did missouri become a state?
1821
How many years is the term of office for a state senator?
4 years
How many years is the term of office for a state representative?
2 years
Name the top three largest cities in missouri?
1) Kansas City 2) St.Louis 3)springfield
Who is missouri governor?
Eric Greitens
Who is missouri lieutenant governor?
Mike Parson
Who is missouri secretary of state?
Jay Ashcroft
Who is missouri attorney general?
Josh Hawley
Who is missouri auditor?
Nicole Galloway
Who is missouri treasurer?
Eric Schmitt
Who appoints judges to the missouri supreme court?
Governor
At what age can you purchase alcohol legally?
21 years old
At what age can you serve on jury?
21 years old
At what age can you vote?
18 years old
At what age can you obtain a driver's license?
16 years old
The process for trying to figure out if a juvenile should stand trial ad an adult or not for the crime the committed is called?
Certification
At what age can a juvenile can be certified as an adult?
17 years old
What law says if that if you are found guilty of alcohol or drug related offences, you will lose your license for a year no matter what?
Abuse it & lose it law
Name one of the Missouri's two united state senators?
Clair McCaskill
Name one of our state Representatives?
Bline Luetkemeyer
What state house of representatives districts does wentzville sit in?
3rd
What state senate districts does wentzville sit in?
63
How many electoral votes does missouri receive in presidential election?
10
How old must a person be to run for missouri state senate?
30 years old
how old must a person be to run for missouri state representative?
24 years old
How old must a person be to run for missouri governor?
30 years old
what is the capital of missouri and why?
Jefferson city and because it's in the middle of missouri
what is the nickname of missouri?
the show me state
what is the first settlement of missouri?
Saint Genevieve
Missouri was first settled by what group?
french
What U.S. president is from missouri?
Harry S. Truman
is missouri a capital punishment state?
yes
Who serves as a missouri's speaker of the house of representatives?
Todd Richardson
first in line of governors succession
lieutenant gov.
determines if tax $ are being spent properly
state auditor
chief of elections
secretary of state
handels money from taxes, invests and spend the tax $
state treasure
head of state
governor
represent MO in all legal matters
attorney gen.
three powers or responsibilities of missouri governor
1) makes appointment 2) veto bills from general assembly 3) call special sessions
Name missouri two military bases
fort leonard wood, whiteman air force
power of executive branch is vested in this office
the governor
establishes accounting and ensure money is being spent the proper way
state auditor
chief legal officer, works with law enforcement
attorney general
custodian of all funds received from missouri citizens or united states
state treasurer
authenticates officials documents, ensures results of the election,works with business and corporations
secretary of state
president of senate
Lt. governor
hears appeal from circuit court
appeals courts
hears original cases
circuit courts
highest level, hears cases from appeals or circuit courts
supreme court
circuit courts have how many judges?
45
appeals court has how many judges?
12
how many judges does supreme court have
7
how many articles are contained in the missouri constitution?
10
how many counties are there in missouri
115
how many members are in the missouri house of representatives
163
how many members are in missouri's senate
34
qualifications for house member
must be 24 years of age, voter for two years, and live in the districts for one year
qualifications for governor
must be 30 years old, a citizen for 15 years and resident in the state for 10 years
qualification for senate member
must be 30 years of age, a voter for two years , and live in the district for 1 year
what is the length of term for a house member
2 years
length of term of a senate member
4 years
when are the general elections held in missouri
the first tuesday following the first monday of november, every even year
who has the sole power of impeachment in missouri
house of representatives
a bill can only be introduced in the senate
false
a bill is debated and revised in the house and senate before it voted on
true
who has final say on bills
the governor
whats is the required number of votes to override a veto
2/3
YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE...