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1
Which of these is part of the Missouri General Assembly?
Senate
House of Representatives
Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Missouri Lottery
2
The early political culture of Missouri was most influenced by which European Country?
France
United Kingdom
Russia
Germany
3
Which of these is true of a bond issue?
There is no limit to how much the Government may borrow.
All of these are actually correct
They must be paid back with interest using taxpayer money.
Not all bond issues need to be approved by voters.
4
How many times has the Missouri Constitution be re-written?
5 times
2 times
3 times
1 time
5
How old must one be to be elected Governor?
35
25
27
30
6
According to the Missouri Compromise, this state entered with Missouri as a Free State.
Iowa
Maine
Kansas
Illinois
7
This person is the current Secretary of State.
Josh Hawley
Jay Ashcroft
Eric Greitens
Mike Parson
8
The 10th Amendment gives states like Missouri which powers?
Implied
Reserved
Expressed
Denied
9
Which tax is the greatest source of income in Missouri?
Liquor Tax
Sales Tax
Income Tax
Personal-Property Tax
10
How many articles are there in the Missouri Constitution?
7
13
1
10
11
According to the Missouri Compromise the ____ border was the cut off point for slave states.
Northern
Eastern
Western
Southern
12
The primary responsibility for directing each public school district is through:
a six-person panel elected by the citizens.
the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
the teachers.
the administrators of each district.
13
The official record keeper in Missouri is the:
the Treasurer.
the Secretary of State.
the Lieutenant Governor.
the Attorney General.
14
Which of these is true according to the Missouri Bill of Rights?
Missouri may leave the United States whenever
A person has the right to know who testifies against them
These are actually ALL INCORRECT
A person is required to attend religious ceremonies weekly
15
If Missouri tried to set an Official Religion, it would be in violation of the:
Supremacy Clause
Full Faith and Credit Clause
Free Exercise Clause
Elastic Clause
16
How many amendments have there been to the
CURRENT
Missouri Constitution?
27
45
10
60+
17
How many MO State Supreme Court Justices are there?
5
9
7
3
18
After Supreme Court Justices are retained the
first
time, they serve:
12-year term
a 2-year term
until they die or retire
until they turn 70
19
The process of selecting judges under Missouri's Bipartisan Plan is different because:
the Lieutenant Governor appoints the nominees.
the citizens get to vote to retain the judges.
the judges serve for life once appointed.
no approval of the Missouri Senate is needed.
20
How often is the Missouri Governor elected?
Every 4 years
Every 2 years
Every 8 years
Every 6 years
21
According to the Constitution, the Missouri Government gets its power from:
The Governor
The People
God
The US Constitution
22
The Current State House Representative for O'Fallon is:
Roy Blunt
Tony Lovasco
Nicole Galloway
Blaine Luetkemeyer
23
In order to run for office in the state of Missouri, one must:
register for Selective Service.
be born in Missouri.
have a college education.
live in Missouri and have lived there for more than 1 year.
24
What US Supreme Court Case invalidated Missouri's 1865 Constitution?
Plessy v. Ferguson
Gaines v. Missouri et. all
US v. Johnson
Cummings v. Missouri
25
The head of all law enforcement agencies in Missouri is:
the Secretary of State.
the Lieutenant Governor.
the Attorney General.
the Treasurer.
26
When was the
CURRENT
Missouri Constitution written?
1963
1865
1875
1945
27
The only person from Missouri to ever serve as President was:
Ronald Reagan
Harry Truman
Abraham Lincoln
Ulysses S. Grant
28
After Supreme Court Justices are retained the
second
time, they serve:
a 1-year term
a 12-year term
until the die or retire.
until they turn 70
29
This amendment limits the increase in the amount of revenue that Missouri may raise in a year?
Teller Amendment
Hancock Amendment
Income Amendment
Truman Amendment
30
In what year did Missouri become a state?
1821
1865
1803
1875
31
During the Civil War, Missouri fought for the:
Union
Confederacy
32
This person is the current Governor.
Mike Parson
Eric Schmitt
Mike Kehoe
Jay Ashcroft
33
This person is the current Attorney General.
Mike Kehoe
Jay Ashcroft
Eric Schmitt
Mike Parson
34
The power the Governor has to delete a specific provision of a bill is known as a:
Veto
Liberum Veto
Line-item Veto
Pocket Veto
35
This person is the current Lt. Governor.
Jay Ashcroft
Mike Kehoe
Eric Schmitt
Mike Parson
36
The Current State Senator for O'Fallon is:
Bob Onder
Josh Hawley
Roy Blunt
Nicole Galloway
37
How many years may a person serve
TOTAL IN BOTH
the State House and State Senate?
It's actually unlimited
4 years
8 years
16 years
38
Article XII says these can be convened to propose new amendments or draft new constitutions.
Constitutional Convention
Town Hall Meeting
General Election
General Assembly
39
In Missouri, citizens may participate in the Legislative Process by:
tweeting the Governor to propose new legislation.
authoring new legislation
directly voting on every bill up for passage.
Voting to retain amendments passed in the General Assembly
40
The City of St. Louis is in which County?
St. Charles County
St. Louis County
The City of St. Louis is actually its own political entity
Jefferson County
