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1
Which state official reviews the accounts of the state offices?
State auditor
Secretary of state
Lieutenant governor
State treasurer
2
Which of the following is the legislative body of the city?
General assembly
Ward districts
Town council
Mayor
3
What is the most important tax for local governments?
Income tax
Sales tax
Property tax
Excise tax
4
Who were the first Europeans to explore the Missouri territory?
German
French
English
Spanish
5
Which of the following will prevent someone from voting in Missouri?
Be a registered voter.
Be at least 18 years old.
Currently serving a life prison term.
Live in your voting district at least 21 days.
6
When was Missouri's current Constitution adopted?
1980
1945
1800
1920
7
The Missouri General Assembly is made up of:
The House of Representatives and the Courts
The Senate
The Senate and the Court of Appeals
The Senate and the House of Representatives
8
Missouri became a state in
1821
1865
1800
1846
9
Which of the following is the best example of a special purpose district?
Income tax district
Meals on wheels district
Voting district
School district
10
What was Missouri's first capital city?
St. Louis
Jefferson City
Kansas City
St. Charles
11
Which of the following requires you to be at least 30 years old?
Senator
Secretary of state
Representative
State auditor
12
How often is the census conducted?
Every 4 years
Every 2 years
Every 10 years
Every 7 years
13
How old do you need to be to be a member of the Missouri House of Representatives?
24
32
40
21
14
Who takes over for the governor if he/she is unable to perform the duties of the job?
Chief justice
Attorney general
Lieutenant governor
Speaker of the House
15
Which of the following is NOT a duty of the governor?
Presides over the Senate.
Appoints members of state government.
Commander in chief of the national guard.
Vetoes or approves bills.
16
How many state senators are there in Missouri?
163
30
54
34
17
Which level of the court system hears appeal cases?
Circuit courts
Missouri Supreme Court
Court of Appeals
Probate court
18
Which of the following best explains home rule?
The General Assembly approves all changes of local gov't.
Local gov'ts are allowed to make their own changes.
Local gov'ts must get the governor's consent.
Local changes must be approved by the voters.
19
In order to be the Missouri governor, you must be a resident of Missouri for how many years?
2
10
30
20
20
Who is the leader of the Missouri Senate?
Speaker of the House
Lieutenant governor
Secretary of state
Governor
21
What branch of government is the Missouri General Assembly?
Legislative
Executive
Presidential
Judicial
22
Which of the following does the state of Missouri spend most of its money on?
Highways
Entertainment
Education
Environmental protection
23
Which of the following explains the purpose of the primary election?
Decide the president.
Make election result predictions.
Elect the officers of the executive branch.
Select a candidate for the general election.
24
Where do federal and state governments get most of their revenue?
Property taxes
Volunteer donations
Sales tax
Income taxes
25
Who is the only U.S. president to come from Missouri?
Harry Truman
Ronald Reagan
Theodore Roosevelt
Thomas Jefferson
26
Members of the Missouri House of Representatives can serve 4 terms or how many years?
8
12
10
14
27
Approximately how much money does the governor make each year?
$75,000
$36,000
$100,000
$134,000
28
Which of the following is the state NOT responsible for?
Printing and coining money
Marriage and divorce
Voting regulations
Education
29
Who has the final authority on the state constitution?
Attorney General
General Assembly
Missouri Supreme Court
Governor
30
How many members are in the Missouri House of Representatives?
250
163
200
100
31
Who is in charge of publishing new laws and also serves as the chief election officer?
Governor
State auditor
Attorney general
Secretary of state
32
There are (blank) representatives and (blank) representative districts in Missouri.
163, 163
34, 34
34, 17
163, 42
33
What is the second most important tax for state governments?
Sales tax
Property tax
Excise tax
Cigarette tax
34
Which state official is responsible for managing state funds?
Auditor
Lieutenant governor
Attorney general
State treasurer
35
How often are elections for the General Assembly?
Every four years on even numbered years.
Every four years on odd numbered years.
Every two years on even numbered years.
Every two years on odd numbered years.
36
Which of the following starts impeachment proceedings?
National Guard
Supreme Court
Attorney General
Missouri House of Representatives
37
Who is the chief executive of local government?
Mayor
Governor
President
Senator
38
Which of the following is guaranteed by the Missouri Constitution?
Right to spy on your neighbor.
Right to arrive late to work.
Right to trial by jury.
Right to curse loudly in a public restaurant.
39
Which of the following holds the trial for impeachment cases?
Missouri Supreme Court
Missouri House of Representatives
Governor's cabinet
Missouri Senate
40
Which of the following is NOT a main part of the Missouri Constitution?
Traffic laws
Preamble
Bill of Rights
Articles
41
What level of courts do all trials begin?
Eastern District Court
Supreme Court
Circuit courts
Court of appeals
42
Who is the leader of the House of Representatives?
Speaker of the House
Lieutenant governor
Secretary of state
Vice president
43
How many counties in Missouri?
92
114
58
26
44
Who is the chief legal officer and represents the state in court?
Attorney general
State auditor
Lieutenant governor
Governor
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What is it called when districts are reshaped to correspond with the census results?
Voting districts
Townships
Census reconfiguring
Reapportionment
