Executive Branch
Who is Missouri's Governor?
Mike Parson
How many justices are on the MO supreme court and how many years do they serve?
7 on bench
12 years served
What is the name of the MO legislature?
General Assembly
When and where was Missouri’s first constitution written?
st. louis (boooo)
1820
Explain what a referendum is.
when a measure is put to the people for a vote by the General Assembly, or by the referendum petition, is approved by the people. The item becomes law upon that approval.
How is Missouri's exec. branch different from the US exec. bench?
all six positions are elected independently
Explain the differences between criminal law and civil law.
criminal implies breaking awl
civil is a disagreement between citizens
What are the two houses of the Missouri legislature and how many members are in each?
house - 163
senate - 34
What document helped guide the delegates in writing the constitution?
Kentucky constitution
Explain what an initiative is.
when a group of people write a proposal for a law and acquire enough signatures on a petition. When a measure proposed by initiative is approved by the people it becomes a law of the state
When and how often is the governor elected?
presidential election year or every four years
Where do legal activities begin?
circuit courts
Why are half of all senators elected every two years?
to guarantee 17 experienced senators
When was Missouri first admitted to the Union?
1821
What does the Missouri Secretary of State do?
keeper of the Great Seal of the State of Missouri and custodian of the state’s records
Identify all six offices of the exec. branch.
Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Attorney General, State Treasurer and State Auditor
How many court of appeal are there and where are they located?
KC
Springfield
St. Louis (booooooo)
What are the duties of the Speaker of the House?
appoints committee members, assigns bills to committees, signs all official papers
When was the present constitution written?
1945
What is the difference between the Missouri State Auditor and the State Treasurer?
treasurer keeps track of funds and the auditor oversees/investigates funds
Identify 4 of Missouri's 14 executive departments.
Agriculture, Conservation, Economic Development, Elementary and Secondary Education, Health, Higher Education, Highways and Transportation, Labor and Industrial Relations, Mental Health, Natural Resources, Public Safety, Revenue, Social Services and Corrections
What type of cases does the Supreme Court hear?
state and US constitutional issues
What are the qualifications for serving in the House?
24 years old, a qualified voter in the state for at least two years, and a resident in his district for at least one year.
Who was Missouri’s first governor?
Alexander McNair
Explain how the “nonpartisan court plan” works.
judicial committee recommends 3 choices for the governor to select from. Those members get voted on following a trial term