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Which of the following is NOT a current district in the Missouri court of appeals?
Eastern
Western
Southern
Northern
2
Whose job is it to break a tie-breaking vote in the Missouri Senate?
Speaker of the House
Lieutenant Governor
Secretary of State
Governor
3
How many stars surround the Missouri state symbol on the flag?
24
17
27
30
4
What is necessary for a proposed amendment to be adopted to the Missouri Constitution?
A simple majority of the voters
A simple majority of the General Assembly
A two-thirds majority of the voters
A two-thirds majority of the General Assembly
5
How many members are in the Missouri Senate?
163
34
100
435
6
Whose job is it to review the financial practices of the state of Missouri?
Auditor
Treasurer
Secretary of State
Attorney General
7
Whose job is it to manage the revenues of the state of Missouri?
Secretary of State
Treasurer
Attorney General
Auditor
8
How old does a member of the Missouri House of Representatives have to be in order to serve?
25
24
30
35
9
What does Article I of the Missouri Constitution address?
Bill of Rights
Judicial branch
Separation of Powers
Executive branch
10
Which of the following represents the troubles Missouri had in becoming a state?
The cloud above the helmet
The crescent moon with a blue background
The helmet atop the central seal
The grizzly bears surrounding the central seal
11
How many members serve on the Missouri Board of Education?
10
7
8
5
12
This is the lowest in the Missouri court system which often deals with local court cases
State supreme court
Court of appeals
Circuit court
Municipal courts
13
Missouri was the ______ state to join the US
21st
18th
24th
32nd
14
Which of the following officials is responsible for overseeing state elections in Missouri?
Attorney general
Secretary of state
Chief justice
Lieutenant governor
15
What is the Missouri state dessert?
Coffee milk
Apple pie
Gooey butter cake
Ice cream cone
16
Approximately how many words are in the current Missouri constitution?
7,500
36,000
24,500
65,000
17
What year do the Roman numerals MDCCCXX stand for?
1865
1900
1820
1776
18
The impeachment of an elected official in Missouri requires what fraction of a vote?
Seven-elevenths
Two-thirds
Five-sevenths
Three-quarters
19
When is Missouri Day observed?
Second Friday in July
Fourth Monday in May
First Tuesday in March
Third Wednesday in October
20
Which of the following most closely matches the translation for “
Salus Populi Suprema Lex Esto
”
The state will secure a lasting peace
May the population of the United States last forever
Let the welfare of the people be the supreme law
United we stand, divided we fall
21
How old does a member of the Missouri Senate have to be in order to serve?
24
35
25
30
22
How many articles are in the Missouri Constitution?
13
17
7
10
23
In what year will the people of Missouri be able to vote to adopt a new state constitution?
2042
2040
2038
2034
24
What statue sits atop the dome of the Missouri Capital Building?
The Independence Man
Thomas Jefferson
Ceres
Helios
25
What is the Missouri Plan?
State court system with trial courts and appellate courts
System of selecting state judges
State tax system that relies on both income and property tax
State tax system that relies on both income and sales tax
26
When are general elections held in Missouri?
November 11th
October 30th
Tuesday after the first Monday in November
Second Thursday after the first Wednesday in October
27
What does Article IV of the Missouri Constitution address?
Judicial branch
Separation of Powers
Bill of Rights
Executive branch
28
The position of lieutenant governor is comparable to that of what federal office?
Vice President
Attorney general
Chief Justice
Secretary of State
29
Which of the following would be the responsibility of the attorney general of Missouri?
Managing Missouri’s finances
Directing the state’s courts
Representing Missouri in court
Commanding the National Guard
30
What is NOT a similar characteristic seen among state constitutions?
Most are longer than the US Constitution
Frequently rewritten
Lacking detail and being flexible
Frequently amended
31
Residents of Ray County are represented in which district of the Missouri Senate?
83rd
54th
21st
17th
32
A state governor’s ability to grant pardons to people convicted of crimes is called
Executive clemency
Limited liability
Audit
Line-item veto
33
How many judges serve on the Missouri state supreme court?
11
5
7
9
34
This individual serves as the 8th circuit judge, which covers Ray and Carroll counties
David Miller
Lori J. Baskins
Joe Don McGaugh
Kevin L. Walden
35
At what age must a judge in Missouri retire?
75 years old
60 years old
65 years old
70 years old
36
Which symbol represents the strength of the state of Missouri and the bravery of its citizens?
The crescent moon with a blue background
The cloud above the helmet
The helmet atop the central seal
The grizzly bears surrounding the central seal
37
Residents of Ray County are represented in which district of the MO House of Representatives?
54th
21st
17th
39th
38
What is the Missouri state musical instrument?
Fiddle
Flute
Trumpet
Acoustic guitar
39
How many times has the Missouri Constitution been amended between 1945 and 2022?
122
27
88
139
40
Under the Missouri Plan how long does a judge serve after being appointed by the governor?
The full term of office
1 year
3 years
6 months
41
Where is the Missouri state capital located?
Columbia
Jefferson City
St. Louis
Springfield
42
Who is the current governor of Missouri?
Scott Fitzpatrick
Michael Parson
Jay Ashcroft
Mike Kehoe
43
Why is the Missouri Waltz the state song?
The lyrics cite several Missouri landmarks
It is exclusively played on the fiddle, the state instrument
It was written by a group of 4th graders in Lee's Summit
It was believed to be Harry S Truman's favorite song
44
Who is the current Secretary of State of Missouri?
Nicole Galloway
Michael Parson
Mike Kehoe
John R. (Jay) Ashcroft
45
How many members are in the Missouri House of Representatives?
34
163
435
100
46
What does Article II of the Missouri Constitution address?
Bill of Rights
Separation of Powers
Judicial branch
Executive branch
47
A probate judge deals with which of the following types of cases?
Validating an individual’s last will and testament
Revocation of an individual’s house arrest
White-collar crimes, such as embezzlement
Both felony and misdemeanor criminal cases
48
Which of the following is a way in which all 50 states are similar
All states have bicameral legislatures
All states have citizens legislatures
All states have elected governors
All states have elected judges
49
How many state constitutions has Missouri had throughout its history?
1
3
2
4
50
What is NOT a qualification for a judge in the Missouri state supreme court?
Resident of the district the individual would serve in
Be at least 30 years old
Must be a US citizen for at least 15 years
Licensed to practice law in Missouri
51
Ray County is located in this district of the Missouri court of appeals
Western
Southern
Northern
Eastern
