Three Branches
Which branch of Missouri government makes laws?
Legislative Branch
What is the minimum voting age in Missouri?
18 years old
What is the highest court in Missouri?
Missouri Supreme Court
What process allows citizens to propose a NEW law?
Initiative
How many members are in the Missouri Senate?
34
Which branch enforces Missouri laws?
Executive Branch
Name TWO requirements a Missouri voter must meet
Be 18, be a U.S. citizen, present a government-issued photo ID, and live in the precinct for at least 30 days.
Which court reviews trial court decisions on appeal?
Court of Appeals
What process allows citizens to challenge an act already passed by the legislature?
Referendum
How many members are in the Missouri House of Representatives?
163
The Governor rejects a bill passed by the General Assembly. What power is being used?
Veto power
What is the difference between a primary election and a general election?
A primary election chooses political party candidates. A general election chooses officeholders.
What type of court is the trial court for civil and criminal matters?
Circuit Court
What do citizens gather in order to place an initiative or referendum on the ballot?
Signatures
How long is a Missouri Senator's term?
4 years
A court determines whether a Missouri law follows the Constitution. Which branch is involved?
Judicial Branch
A voter moves into a new precinct 10 days before Election Day. Can they vote in that precinct? Why?
No. They must have lived in the precinct for at least 30 days.
Match each official to their responsibility: Auditor, Treasurer, and Attorney General.
Auditor = audits state agencies; Treasurer = manages state funds; Attorney General = represents Missouri in legal matters.
Citizens want to create a new law without waiting for the legislature. What process should they use?
Initiative
How old must a person be to serve in the Missouri House of Representatives?
24 years old
Put these steps in the correct order: Governor signs or vetoes; bill is proposed; citizens follow the law; legislature votes.
Bill is proposed → Legislature votes → Governor signs or vetoes → Citizens follow the new law
Which Missouri official is the chief election officer?
Secretary of State
A court decides whether a law follows the Missouri Constitution. What is this process called?
Judicial review
Citizens want voters to decide whether to reject an act passed by the legislature. What process should they use?
Referendum
How old must a person be to serve in the Missouri Senate?
30 years old