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Nardie-Warner, Haveman (physics), Rowe (chem), Fraley, Zmudcynski, Smith > MO Constitution Test > Flashcards

MO Constitution Test Flashcards

1
Q

What President officially accepted Missouri into the union and in what year did he do it?

A

James Monroe, 1821

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2
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When was the last time Missouri rewrote its Constitution?

A

1945

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3
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What special being does Missouri reference in the Preamble to the Constitution?

A

A Supreme Being

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4
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How are the powers of the government divided in Missouri?

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Three Branches, Legislative, Executive, Judicial

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5
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In what body is the legislative power of Missouri vested & what are the two houses called?

A

Senate and House of Representatives (General Assembly)

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6
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What are the qualifications to be a member of the Missouri House?

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24 Years Old, US Voter for 2 Years, Resident of County or District

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7
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How many members are there in the Senate?

A

34

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8
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How many years may one serve in each house of the General Assembly?

A

8 (total years 16)

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9
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How many members are there in the Missouri HR?

A

163

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10
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How much of the Senate is elected at the same time?

A

Half

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11
Q

Who issues writs of elections to fill vacancies in the General Assembly?

A

governer

writ of election; one used to call a special election to fill a vacancy in an elective office

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12
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What crime do members of the General Assembly have to swear not to do in their oath of office?

A

bribery of any kind

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13
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Does the state pay its legislators to travel to and from the General Assembly?

A

Yes, $1 per mile

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14
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When does the Missouri General Assembly convene and end?

A

January to March

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15
Q

Does the General Assembly have to publish a journal of its proceedings?

A

Yes

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16
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What vote is required for the General Assembly to override a Governor’s veto?

A

Yea and Nay, 2/3 of General Assembly

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17
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May the General Assembly establish a water pollution control fund?

A

Yes

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18
Q

May the General Assembly prevent stem cell research from being conducted in this state?

A

no

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19
Q

May the General Assembly ever remove the capital from Jefferson City?

A

no

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20
Q

Who organizes state militia?

A

general assembly

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21
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where (who) is the executive power of MO vested?

A

governor

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22
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what are the duties of the governor

A

use clemency, sign laws, oversee general assembly

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23
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who appoints people to fill vacancies in public offices

A

governor

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24
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who is the commander in chief of the militia

A

governor

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25
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may the governor pardon someone found guilty of treason

A

no

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26
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what are the powers of the lieutenant governor

A

fill in for governor, keep ties with senate

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27
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who becomes governor if the governor dies in office

A

lieutenant governor

28
Q

may a governor be declared disabled

A

yes

29
Q

who settles disputes if the governor and the lieutenant governor do not agree that the governor is healthy enough to serve

A

supreme court

30
Q

what are the powers of the auditor

A

how taxes are used

31
Q

what are the powers of the secretary of state

A

custodian of state seal

32
Q

what are the powers of the treasurer

A

custodian of state funds

33
Q

which cabinet members does not have their powers listed in the Constitution

A

attorney general

34
Q

what is the length of the term of the governor and how many terms may a governor serve

A

4 years, 2 terms

35
Q

where must all public records for the executive branch be kept

A

jefferson city

36
Q

Must the highway and transportation commission be bi-partisan

A

yes

37
Q

may the general assembly pass laws to prevent forest fires

A

yes

38
Q

may the governor discriminate on the basis of gender in making appointments

A

yes

39
Q

what is the highest court in the state

A

supreme court

40
Q

may a county choose to dissolve itself

A

yes, 2/3 vote

41
Q

what is the term limit on city and county offices

A

4 years

42
Q

what city and county have its own section

A

stl

43
Q

for what offenses may the governor be impeached and removed

A

misconduct

44
Q

how is the trial for impeachment of a governor conducted

A

special commission of jurists

45
Q

what is the penalty for nepotism

A

forfeit office/employment

46
Q

can the MO governor appoint a canadian who lives in chicago to a state office

A

no

47
Q

when are the MO state elections held

A

same day as federal elections

48
Q

under what conditions may citizens of MO be arrested when going to vote

A

treason, felony, or breach of peace

49
Q

why must the general assembly ensure free public schooling

A

essential to preservation of rights and liberties

50
Q

what happens to school districts that racially discriminate in hiring teachers

A

they don’t get their revenue

51
Q

may the general assembly help communities make public libraries

A

yes

52
Q

what branch has the power to tax

A

legislative

53
Q

may the general assembly tax railroads

A

yes

54
Q

what article allows for the Missouri constitution to be amended

A

article 12

55
Q

who is the governor

A

Mike kehoe

56
Q

who is lieutenant governor

A

david wasinger

57
Q

who is attorney general

A

andrew bailey

58
Q

who is secretary of state

A

denny hoskins

59
Q

who is auditor

A

scott fitzpatrick

60
Q

who is treasurer

A

vivek malek

61
Q

what is recall

A

the people can petition and vote to have an elected official removed from office

62
Q

what is line item veto

A

the power to reject particular parts, or items, of a bill

63
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what is clemency

A

a power that shows mercy to convicted criminals

64
Q

what is pardon

A

president/ person in high power can remove consequences

65
Q

what is communitation

A

speeds up a prisoners sentence

66
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what is repreve

A

postpone when you have to go to jail

Nardie-Warner, Haveman (physics), Rowe (chem), Fraley, Zmudcynski, Smith (8 decks)

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