2020 Missouri Constitution Review

You can be 17 1/2 years of age to register to vote

In some cases, Missouri voters that are 17 years old may vote in general elections

The state of Missouri has nine Supreme Court Justices

The highest court in Missouri is the _____

The state of Missouri has seven Supreme Court Justices

Public issues that are put on a ballot are called referendums

The Missouri and the United States Constitution both have a Bill of Rights.

The Missouri state bird is the Cardinal

The Missouri's present Constitution was adopted in 1821

St. Charles was once the capital of Missouri

There are 114 counties in Missouri

Has 163 members and 163 districts

The Secretary of State is part of the _____

Amendments to the MO constitution may be proposed by which of the following:

Missouri has had 3 constitutions plus the current constitution

Meets in Jefferson City

To vote in MO, you must be 18 yrs, US citizen, live in district 30 days and registered 28 days before election.

Term is two years

The state nickname is, "The Show Me State."

The power given to the cities and towns in Missouri so that they may pass their own local ordinances is called?

Missouri became a state in 1821

The state nickname is, "The Cave State."

The governor must be at least 30 years of age or older.

The largest item of state spending is for highways

The Senate is part of the _____

The Missouri state song is, "The Missouri Waltz."

If the general Assembly wishes to pass a bill over a veto, what vote is necessary?

The Circuit Courts are part of the ____

The money manager of the state is the Secretary of State?

The Supreme Court is part of the ______

The capital of Missouri is Jefferson City

The Board of Alderman serves as the main legislative body of the city, and the mayor is the city's chief executive.

Must be 30 years of age or older

The Governor is part of the

Term is four years

The Lieutenant Governor can veto a bill passed by the General Assembly.

Are appointed by the governor

The governor is allowed to use an item veto to approve only parts of the bill

All courts in the state court system are under the supervision of the Court of Appeals.

How many days does the governor have to consider a bill passed by the General Assembly when in session?

Which court is the starting point for most civil and criminal cases in Missouri?

The speaker is the chief officer

The largest item of state spending is for Social Services

General elections are always held in even-numbered years on the Tuesday, following the first Monday in the month of

The governor is the commander-in-chief of the state militia

The Missouri state song is, "Let's go out to the Ballgame."

Makes laws that treat other state's citizens differently than Missouri citizens.

A municipality is defined as a city, village, or town, created to provide services that residents need or desire.

Which is not a duty of the General Assembly?

The Court of Appeals is part of the ____

Who has the power to appoint many state officials?

The Governor is the money manager of the state and is in charge of the state budget.

Who in the executive branch is the legal officer of the state?

The capital of Missouri has been in all of the following places, but __

If the governor is not able to finish his term or dies, who is next in line to become/or take his place?

All courts in the state court system are under the supervision of the Supreme Court.

Elected by the people

The first city that was the capital of Missouri was St. Louis.

In the mayor-council form of government, a hired manager is the chief city officer.

A bill must be read on ___ different days in each house before it can be voted on.

This Executive department, (Secretary of State), is considered the keeper of the Great Seal.

The Missouri state bird is the Bluebird

The Lieutenant Governor is part of the ___

The Governor can veto a bill passed by the General Assembly.

The coining and issuing of money are the duty of the federal government

To vote in MO you must be 18 years old, a resident (lived) in your election district for 30 days, and a U.S. citizen.

The coining and issuing money are the duty of the state government?

The House of Representatives is part of the ______

Missouri has had ____ constitutions in the years of 1820, 1865, ___ and currently.

The Missouri General Assembly can be called into special session.

Receive the same salary as the governor

Which of the following is not an example of a service provided by a local government?

Are part of the Missouri General Assembly

Both the state and federal government have two houses in the legislative branch.

The largest item of state spending is for Elementary and Secondary Education

Has 34 members and 34 districts

Declares laws unconstitutional

Who is the governor of Missouri?

Lawmaking responsibilities

The Missouri General Assembly cannot be called into special session.

The Missouri's present Constitution was adopted in 1945

The governor of Missouri is

The Missouri state song is, "Missouri Walt Disney."

The governor must be 30 years of age or older.

A governor's term is four years long

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