Legislative Branch
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What is the purpose of the executive branch?
Enforce and administer laws
The Missouri Supreme Court is made up of how many judges?
The capital city in Missouri is...
Jefferson City
How many counties are in Missouri?
114
30
Who leads the Missouri government if the Governor cannot perform his/her duties properly?
Lt. Governor
Which court normally has original jurisdiction?
Circuit Courts
24th
Are there more counties or townships in Missouri?
Townships, counties are divided up into townships.
The House of Representatives and Senate make up Missouri's bicameral legislature, also known as...
What is the most important job for the Secretary of State?
Overseeing elections
List the three court levels of Missouri's judicial branch.
Circuit Court
Court of Appeals
Supreme Court
Missouri was bought by the United States as part of the _________________.
Lousiana Purchase
Home rule
In cases of impeachment, which body serves as the jury during the trial?
The Senate
The Lt. Governor's primary responsibility to the state is to...
Act as the presiding officer of the Senate
"Mary sues a drunk driver for damages resulting from a vehicle accident"
Is this a civil or criminal case? Why?
Civil
Where did Missouri get it's name from?
A Native American tribe, The Missouri.
This type of local government is the most commonly used in Missouri.
Mayor-Council Form of Government
Who represents us in the Missouri House of Representatives and Senate?
Rep. Tim Taylor
Senator Rusty Black
List the 6 elected officials that make up the executive branch.
Governor, Lt. Governor, State Auditor, State Treasurer, Sec. of State and Attorney General
How does the judicial branch "check" the power of the other two branches?
It can declare government decisions and law unconstitutional.
During the Civil War, Missouri was on which side?
The Union
List a special purpose district.
Schools, fire departments, etc.