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Missouri Constitution Test Review
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This will be our final review before we take our Missouri Constitution Final.
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1
How long are the terms for Governor and Lieutenant Governor?
2
3
6
4
2
Everyone is entitled to a free public education up what age?
16
20
18
21
3
What will the Governor recommend at the commencement of each session of the General Assembly?
referendums to citizens
a criminal to be pardoned
judges to be impeached
laws deemed necessary
4
What is the restriction that a person may not be jailed without knowing charges against them?
eminent domain
bill of attainder
writ of habeas corpus
ex post facto law
5
Which is the only court in MO that has original jurisdiction in both criminal and civil cases?
circuit court
assistant circuit court
court of appeals
supreme court
6
What form of government does the United States operate under?
unitary
confederate
dictatorship
federalism
7
A person can not be tried a second time if they...
were not allowed to testify in their own behalf.
were found guilty of the same charge the first time.
can not afford to pay the bail.
were found innocent of the same charge the first time.
8
An appropriation act relates to the States...
executive proclamations
individual civil liberties
financial matters
judicial reviews
9
What is the power of the Governor to forgive a person of a crime and free them from punishment?
parole
pardon
commutation
reprieve
10
If you were fined $50,000 for jaywalking, then...
your fine is no longer valid because of a supreme court case
you must pay because of your right to collective bargain
your rights are not violated because the fine is necessary
your rights are being violated because the fine is excessive
11
Grand juries can determine the...
guilt or innocence of impeachment cases.
guilt or innocence of an accused victim.
amount of restitution in civil cases.
if the evidence is enough for an indictment.
12
What could you be convicted of if you declare war against the State of Missouri?
indictment
treason
double jeopardy
due process
13
How long are State House of Representatives limited to in serving in their seat?
2
8
4
12
14
What is the length of a Missouri Supreme Court Justice term?
6
life
4
12
15
No person shall be deprived of life, liberty, or property without...
eminent domain
writ of habeas corpus
due process
a search warrant
16
The right to keep arms allows you to defend your home and
school
family
employer
neighbor
17
How do people of the state reserve the power to propose legislation?
due process
referendum
initiative
habeas corpus
18
Except for municipal judges, until what age are Missouri's judges allowed to serve.
68
65
70
death
19
Where does the state's taxing power rest?
U.S. Congress
General Assembly
Governor
State Treasurer
20
Which court is not created by the Missouri Constitution?
circuit court
court of appeals
supreme court
district courts
21
When was Missouri's current constitution ratified?
1832
1877
1965
1945
22
What is the power of the government to take private land called?
writ of habeas corpus
eminent domain
due process
attainment
23
Which of the following does the General Assembly have the sole power to do?
pardon criminals
create towns and cities
review laws for Constitutionality
audit the State's finances
24
Which of the following is not a department of the executive branch?
state auditor
attorney general
state treasurer
state justice
25
Where is the supreme executive power vested in?
Secretary of State
Attorney General
Governor
Lieutenant Governor
26
What is the minimum percentage of the state's budget that must go towards public education?
15
25
45
3
27
What are voters required to do every 20 years?
choose which judges to keep or remove
move the State Capital to another location
have a convention to revise and amend the Constitution
approve the laws passed by the General Assembly
28
The Missouri Plan for judges allows citizens to decide, after one year, to do what?
vote on a law's constitutionality
retain a judge on the bench
decide which judges will be presented to the governor
pick which judges will fill vacancies
29
What is the maximum number of years a person may serve in the Missouri General Assembly?
2
16
4
8
30
How many seats make up the Missouri State Senate?
435
100
163
34
31
Who has the sole power to levy impeachment charges against an official?
Attorney General
House of Representatives
State Supreme Court
Senate
32
The people of the state reserve the right to reject legislation by...
eminent domain
referendum
initiative
veto
33
How many branches does the Missouri government have?
9
6
3
12
34
Which of the following is a guarantee for Missouri citizens according to the Constitution?
be protected from gun violence
win the lottery 45% of the time each year
worship almighty God according to their conscience
a diploma by attending school
35
What right are you exercising when you post a complaint about red cards on social media?
freedom of speech
unreasonable search and seizures
due process
peaceably assemble
36
What is the Governor responsible for regarding state laws?
avoiding
faithfully executing
making
interpreting
37
How many classifications are there for taxing purposes?
6
3
9
4
38
What is the legislative branch responsible for regarding State laws?
making
avoiding
reviewing
enforcing
39
What kinds of laws, ones that limit actions of the Government, does a Constitution provide for?
fundamental
personal
elastic
military
40
What is the penalty for impeachment if found guilty?
indictment of criminal charges
imprisonment
removal from office
a fine
41
What happens if the Governor doesn't return a bill within 15 days?
is vetoed
does not become law
will be reconsidered
becomes law
42
How is an amendment to the Missouri Constitution ratified?
by two thirds vote of the legislature
by a majority of the legislature
by a majority of the popular vote
by a signature of the governor
43
What is the name given to Missouri's legislative branch?
General Assembly
Senate
House of Representatives
Congress
44
When does a regular session of the General Assembly begin and end?
January, September
July, June
July, May
January, May
45
Teachers often join unions and are provided the right to ________ wages with a school district.
collectively bargain
demand
due process
share
46
The political wrong of hiring ones own relative in public office is called...
referendum
nepotism
bill of attainder
eminent domain
47
Where are proceeds from the lottery supposed to go?
public schools
private universities
prize money
any school
48
Who is the first in line to succeed if the Governor were to die while in office?
Speaker of the House
Lieutenant Governor
Secretary of State
President pro tempore of the Senate
49
Where does the State's budget making process begin?
with the State Treasurer
with the State Auditor
with the General Assembly
with the Governor
50
What is the minimum age candidates can be to qualify to run for MO House of Representatives?
24
30
35
25
