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Review Test for Missouri COnstitution #stategovernment
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What is the name of the legislative body in Missouri?
House of Law
Bicameral House
General Assembly
Congress
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President of the Senate
Majority Leader
Governor
Attorney General
Lt. Governor
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Power of the executive branch is vested in this office.
State Auditor
Attorney General
Governor
Lt. Governor
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What is the term of a circuit court judge?
6
8
12
14
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A veto may be overturned with 2/3 vote in both houses..
True
False
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Who is State Treasurer?
Jay Ashcroft
Eric Schmitt
Mike Parson
Josh Hawley
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Who is Lt. Governor?
Eric Schmitt
Eric Greitens
Mike Parson
Josh Hawley
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What is the term of an Appeals Court Judge
Life
8
12
10
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Chief Legal Officer, works with law enforcement
State Auditor
State Solicitor
Attorney General
Attorney in Chief
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Who is the State Auditor?
Chris Koster
Nicole Galloway
Eric Greitens
Jay Ashcroft
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Article 1, Section 10, says that no person shall be deprived of
an education
property
jobs
due process
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What is the length of term for a House member?
1 year
8 years
2 years
4 years
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Why did the people of Missouri write a constitution?
The federal government made them.
For the better government of the state
To give more power to the people.
In order to compete with other states in the Midwest.
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What are the qualifications of a Senate member?
Age 35, a citizen of the state for 20 years
Age 20, live in the district they represent
Age 24, voter for 2 years, live in district 1 year
Age 30, voter for 3 years, live in district 1 year
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How many judges in the Circuit Courts?
45
60
32
10
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This ensures you will be brought before a judge if you are arrested.
habeas corpus
county laws
the Constitution
None of the above
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A bill can only be introduced in the Senate.
False
True
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Which court hears appeals from Circuit Courts?
Supreme Court
Appellate Court
State Supreme Court
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How is power separated in Missouri?
ower is separated into three levels of the judicial branch.
Into three branches -- legislative, executive, and judicial
by a process known as federalism
t is separated between the Governor and the people
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A bill is debated and revised in the House and Senate before it is voted on.
True
False
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Where does the power to govern come from?
The Federal Government
The Governor
the people
The General Assembly
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How many articles are contained in the Missouri Constitution?
10
13
9
7
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What are the qualifications for a House member?
Must be 20 , live in the district they represent
Must be 30 ,voter for 3 years, in the district for one year.
Must be 35, a citizen of the state for 20 years
Must be 24 ,voter for 2 years, in the district for one year.
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How many judges in the Missouri State Supreme Court
12
9
10
7
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When are general elections held in Missouri?
1st Tue following 1st Monday of Aug, every even year
1st Tue following 1st Monday of Nov, every odd year
1st Tue following 1st Monday of Nov, every even year
1st Tue following 1st Monday of Oct, every even year
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Who is Secretary of State?
Eric Schmitt
Mike Parson
Eric Grietens
Jay Ashcroft
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How many members are there in the Missouri House of Representatives?
140
100
163
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Authenticates official documents, ensures results of elections, works with businesses
Attorney General
Governor
Secretary of State
State Auditor
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Who has the sole power of impeachment in Missouri?
The Supreme Court
the Governor
House of Representatives
The Senate
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Establishes accounting and ensures money is being spent in the proper way
State Treasurer
State Auditor
Lt. Governor
Attorney General
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Who is Attorney General?
Josh Hawley
Eric Schmitt
Nicole Galloway
Jay Ashcroft
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Which court is at the highest level in Missouri, hears appeals from Circuit or Appeals Courts?
State Supreme Court
US Supreme Court
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What is the length of the term of a Senate member?
8 years
4 years
2 years
12 years
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How many counties are in Missouri?
126
145
115
100
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On what grounds can a public officer be impeached?
All of the above
public drunkenness
corruption
misconduct
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Which court hears original cases?
Appeals Courts
Supreme Court
Circuit Courts
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Who supervises instruction in public schools?
the Governor
The Supreme Court
Local Administration Officials
Missouri Board of Education
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How many members are there in the Senate?
200
34
50
163
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How many judges in the Appellate Court?
7
60
32
10
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The Attorney General has the final say on all bills.
True
False
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Who is the Governor?
Josh Hawley
Eric Grietens
Jay Ashcroft
Eric Schmitt
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When can amendments be proposed according to the Missouri Constitution?
only when new members of the Gen. Assem. sworn in
Only at the time of general elections
in August of every odd year
at any time with a majority in either house of the GA
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What is term of a State Supreme Court Judge?
14
Life
8
12
