USG 10

Question 1

Bill of Rights

Answer 1

Expands on the citizens’ rights included in the US Constitution.

Question 2

Distribution of Powers

Answer 2

Establishes three distinct departments—the legislative, executive and judicial, as well as the separation of powers.

Question 3

Legislative Department

Answer 3

Establishes and invests power in “The General Assembly of the State of Missouri”, which consists of a senate and house of representatives.

Question 4

Executive Department

Answer 4

Denotes that supreme executive power shall be vested in a governor. Establishes the executive departments.

Question 5

Judicial Department

Answer 5

Indicates that the judicial power of the state shall be vested in a supreme court, a court of appeals consisting of districts as prescribed by law, and circuit courts.

Question 6

Local Government

Answer 6

Recognizes existing counties as legal subdivisions of the state.

Question 7

Public Officers

Answer 7

Discusses impeachment, tenure of office, appointments, etc.

Question 8

Suffrage and Elections

Answer 8

Details voter qualifications, methods, and registration.

Question 9

Education

Answer 9

Indicates that the general assembly shall establish and maintain free public schools for all persons in the state within ages not in excess of twenty-one years.

Question 10

Taxation

Answer 10

Taxing power may be exercised by the general assembly for state purposes, and by counties and other political subdivisions under power granted to them by the general assembly.

Question 11

Corporations

Answer 11

Establishes rules for corporations.

Question 12

Amending the Constitution

Answer 12

Outlines the process and rules regarding amendments

Question 13

Public Employees

Answer 13

Discusses the medical benefits and compensation of public employees.

Question 14

Executive Branch

Answer 14

includes the governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, auditor, treasurer, attorney general, etc.

Question 15

Judicial Branch

Answer 15

headed by the Missouri Supreme Court, also includes appellate and circuit courts

Question 16

Legislative Branch

Answer 16

includes the General Assembly which consists of a House of Representatives and Senate.

Question 17

According to the Missouri Constitution, who holds the power of impeachment?

Answer 17

house of representetives

Question 18

If the governor is unable to perform his/her duties, who will take over?

Answer 18

Lieutenant Governor

Question 19

Who is the presiding officer of the Missouri State Senate?

Answer 19

Lieutenant Governor

Question 20

What does the line-item veto accomplish?

Answer 20

It allows the governor to veto portions of an appropriations bill.

Question 21

When was the current Missouri Constitution adopted?

Answer 21

1945

Question 22

In Missouri, who approves most of the appointments made by the governor to head state agencies and to serve on state boards and commissions?

Answer 22

senate

Question 23

Who manages and invests the state’s money?

Answer 23

treasurer

Question 24

According to the Missouri Constitution, who holds the power to taxation?

Answer 24

general assembly

Question 25

The governor can end the punishment of someone convicted of a crime. What is the term for this power?

Answer 25

pardon

Question 26

Which official oversees the state and national elections in the state of Missouri?

Answer 26

secretary of the state

Question 27

Who is the chief executive officer of the state of Missouri?

Answer 27

governer

Question 28

In Missouri, which court handles civil and criminal trials?

Answer 28

district court

Question 29

What is the main purpose of the General Assembly?

Answer 29

pass laws

Question 30

Who is the chief legal officer of the state of Missouri?

Answer 30

attorney general

Question 31

Who is responsible for inspecting the finances of all state agencies, boards and official groups?

Answer 31

auditor