MO Constitution

Question 1

How many Articles are there in the MO Constitution?

Answer 1

13

Question 2

What is the motto of the MO Constitution?

Answer 2

Welfare of the people is supreme law

Question 3

What is the focus of Article 1?

Answer 3

Bill of Rights

Question 4

This topic (Bill of Rights) appears as the first amendments to the Federal Constitution. Why does this topic appear first in the Missouri Constitutions?

Answer 4

To give individual rights and liberties first

Question 5

What protection is provided by the phrase Ex Post Facto?

Answer 5

Can’t punish someone for breaking a law that hadn’t been made when the crime was committed.

Question 6

What right is protected by Writ of Habeas Corpus?

Answer 6

Right to trial before punishment

Question 7

How many members sit on the Missouri Grand Jury and what dies it do?

Answer 7

12 members that decide whether you can be arrested or not

Question 8

Because the state constitution still has to be consistent with the federal Constitution, it must protect the Natural Rights of its citizens. What two characteristics describe “natural rights”?

Answer 8

Unalienable; God-given

Question 9

How does the MO Constitution reflect the principle of federalism?

Answer 9

Power is divided at several levels

Question 10

What branch is covered in Article 3?

Answer 10

Legislative Branch

Question 11

What are two parts of Missouri’s General Assembly?

Answer 11

House of Representatives and Senate

Question 12

How often does the General Assembly meet and when?

Answer 12

Once a year; January-May

Question 13

How long does the General Assembly meet?

Answer 13

5 months

Question 14

How often are elections held and when?

Answer 14

Tuesday after the first Monday of November of even years

Question 15

Which branch is outlined in Article 4?

Answer 15

Executive Branch

Question 16

Which branch is outlined in Article 5 and what two TYPES of cases does it oversee?

Answer 16

Judicial; Civil and Criminal

Question 17

What do we call a serious crime that leads to 12 months KC more prison and causes over $1000 in damages?

Answer 17

Felony

Question 18

What do we call a crime involving less than 1000 and less than 12 months in jail?

Answer 18

Misdemeanor

Question 19

Article 6 of the Missouri Constitution establishes ____ government, such as County government. How many counties are there in Missouri?

Answer 19

Local

114 + St. Louis

Question 20

According to Article 7 of the MO Constitution, how is impeachment defined?

Answer 20

Accusing a government official of wrongdoing

Question 21

Which article of the MO Constitution covers suffrage and elections?

Answer 21

Article 8

Question 22

According to Article 9, public education is what?

Answer 22

Free up to the age of 21 and mandatory through age 17.

Question 23

How often does the General Assembly of Missouri meet to consider amending the state constitution?

Answer 23

20 years

Question 24

Who votes on whether or not to adopt a proposed amendment?

Answer 24

Certain % of eligible voters

Question 25

Once a bill has been introduced and read, where does it go next?

Answer 25

Committee

Question 26

Under the MO Constitution, what term describes the minimum number of votes needed to pass a bill (make it a law)?

Answer 26

Quorum

Question 27

What are the qualifications for Governor of the state of Missouri?

Answer 27

Âge: 30 years
American Citizenship: 15 years
Missouri resident: 10 years

Question 28

How long does a Governor’s term last?

Answer 28

4 years

Question 29

How many terms can a governor serve?

Answer 29

2 terms

Question 30

What are the three options a governor has in responding to a bill?

Answer 30

Sign it the way it is
Veto the entire bill
Line item veto

Question 31

List the power of the Governor that relates to the state militia

Answer 31

Commander in chief

Question 32

Can the Governor call a special session of the General Assembly?

Answer 32

Yes

Question 33

What city is the state Capitol of Missouri

Answer 33

Jefferson City

Question 34

What is the nickname for the state of Missouri?

Answer 34

Show-me-state

Question 35

Accepts all state tax money, handles all of the state’s funds, pays stats bills, invests surplus state money, etc.

Answer 35

State Treasurer

2 terms

Question 36

Chief law enforcement official for the state, acts as the state’s lawyer in court

Answer 36

Attorney General

Question 37

State accountant; checks how money is brought in and how it is spent

Answer 37

State auditor

Question 38

Presides over the Missouri Senate

Answer 38

Lieutenant Governor

Question 39

Handles all state records and documents; Keeper of the State Seal

Answer 39

Secretary of State

2 terms

Question 40

This court handles all civil cases less than $1500.

Answer 40

Magistrate

Question 41

This court handles the bulk of criminal and civil cases.

Answer 41

Circuit Court

Question 42

This court settles disputes over property of deceased persons

Answer 42

Probate Court

Question 43

If you disagree with a decision made in circuit court, this is where case is taken next

Answer 43

Appeals Court

Question 44

This is the highest court in Missouri

Answer 44

Supreme Court

Question 45

Supreme Court guidelines

Answer 45

12 year term
No limit to reappointment
Chief Justice rotates every 2 years
If you turn 70 you must retire
You must have a law degree

Question 46

How many representatives does Missouri have?

Answer 46

163 regular, +34 senatorial district reps

Question 47

Who are the current Missouri Senators

Answer 47

Josh Hawley

Question 48

Governor

Answer 48

Michael L. Parson

Question 49

Lieutenant Governor

Answer 49

Mike Kehoe

Question 50

Secretary of State

Answer 50

John R. Ashcroft

Question 51

Attorney General

Answer 51

Eric Schmitt

Question 52

State Auditor

Answer 52

Nicole Gallaway

Question 53

State Treasurer

Answer 53

None