Missouri Basics
What is Missouri's capital?
Jefferson City
Missouri's legislative branch is called the...
General Assembly
The chief executive for the state of Missouri is the...
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Governor Mike Kehoe
This highest court in the state of Missouri is the...
Supreme Court
The first Missouri Constitution was written in...
1820
Missouri became the 24th state in which year?
1821
Missouri's General Assembly is divided into what two bodies?
House of Representatives and Senate
This executive is the leader of the Missouri Senate.
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Lt. Governor David Wasinger
A Missouri court judge must be at least ____ years old.
30
Name the power of governor to veto a part of a bill?
Line-Item Veto
In what year was Missouri’s CURRENT Constitution written?
1945
How does the General Assembly override a governor’s veto?
¾ Majority
This Missouri executive is responsible of managing state funds.
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State Treasurer Vivek Malek
_______ courts hold original hearings for civil and criminal, felonies and misdemeanors.
Circuit
The citizens write an amendment or bill to be placed on the ballot and voted on is an
Initiative
How many constitutions has Missouri had?
4
Who presides over the Missouri House of Representatives
Missouri Speaker of the House
This Missouri executive is keeper of the "Great Seal of the State of Missouri."
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Secretary of State Denny Hoskins
What types of cases does does the Missouri supreme court hear?
-Death Penalty
-Treaties
-Constitutional Questions
A law passed by the General Assembly is referred to the people for final approval.
Referendum
What was Missouri's first Capital?
St. Charles
Name the qualifications of of both the House and Senate.
Senate Qualifications: 30 years old, A qualified Missouri voter for 3 years, A resident of their district for 1 year
House Qualification: 24 years old, A qualified voter of Missouri for 2 years, A resident of their district for 1 year
How old do you have to be to be Governor and Lieutenant Governor?
Also, What is the MAX amount of years a Governor can serve?
8 years
This Missouri Supreme Court hears ______ from lower courts.
Appeals
How long is a term for Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, Auditor, and State Treasure?
4 years