Judge Judy
All courts in the state court system are under the supervision of what court system
Missouri Supreme Court
What is the highest court in Missouri?
Missouri Supreme Court
If you are unable to be at your voting place on election day, you may vote
Absentee
Dadeville qualifies as what type of municipality?
Village
What are the three main levels of government?
Federal, State, Local
The Missouri Constitution requires who to prepare and submit a state budget to the General Assembly for the upcoming fiscal year.
Governor
Which court is the starting point for most civil and criminal cases in Missouri?
Circuit Court
How many justices serve on the Missouri Supreme Court?
Seven
How often are general elections held in Missouri?
Every two years in even-numbered years
The power given to the cities and towns in Missouri so that they may pass their own local ordinances is called_____________
Home Rule
What are districts called that are created to provide special services for citizens of Missouri?
Special Purpose Districts
Upon working out the balanced budget, it is submitted to____ for approval.
The General Assembly
What are the two main roles of the Judicial Branch?
Administer justice and Interpret the law
Criminal convictions, handed down by the circuit courts, may be appealed to what court?
Court of Appeals
Allows voters to select either party’s primary ballot without declaring allegiance to or registering with that party.
Open Primary
A professionally trained manager, often an outsider, is hired by the elected city council to manage all city affairs.
Council-Manager
Which elected county official serves as Chief Financial Officer?
County Clerk
What is Missouri’s largest source of funding in 2023?
Federal Funds
How long is the term of a Missouri Supreme Court justice?
Twelve Years
Does the Court of Appeals involve jurors?
No
What are elections that are held before the general election in which party members select the candidates of their party?
Primary Elections
The mayor is the chief executive officer and the council is the legislative body.
Mayor-Council
Which elected county official is in charge of property deeds and marriage licenses?
Recorder of Deeds
What are the three major types of taxes that generate income for the state of Missouri?
Sales, Income, Property
How many districts are there in the Court of Appeals system?
Three
What are the names of the districts in the Court of Appeals system?
Eastern, Western, Southern
Public issues or questions that are put on a ballot are called what?
Referendums
Villages frequently use the_____form of municipal government which involves trustees, along with a clerk.
Chairman-Trustee
Which elected county official determines the value of your property and personal property taxes?
Assessor
What is Missouri’s largest expenditure of funds in 2023?
Social Services
What is the purpose of a Grand Jury?
To determine if there is enough evidence to bring an accused to trial
The three level court system is comprised of what three courts?
Circuit Courts, Court of Appeals, Supreme Court
What are the three requirements (citizenship, age and residency) for a person to vote in a Missouri general election?
U.S. Citizen, 18 Years Old, Resident of your election district for 30 days
A ______is defined as a city, village, or town, created to provide services that residents need or desire.
Municipality
Which elected county official collects the taxes owed and issues fines/penalties for not paying taxes?
Collector
What are the four major areas of expenditures for Missouri’s state budget?
Education, Highways, Public Welfare, Retirement/Unemployment Benefit