Missouri History
what was the 1st capitol of missouri?
St. Louis
How many Articles are in the Missouri Constitution?
13
What is Missouri’s bicameral legislature called?
The General Assembly
Who is the Chief Executive Officer of the state of Missouri?
the governor
What courts do all trials begin in the state of Missouri?
Circuit Court
What year did Missouri become a state?
1821
Which article describes Missouri’s Separation of Powers?
Article ll
Which chamber of the Missouri Legislature has half of it’s members elected every 2 years?
the senate
President is to Governor as Vice President is to _____________
Lieutenant Governor
how many circuits are in the state of Missouri’s court system?
45
How many Constitutions has Missouri passed?
4
What is the Motto on the Missouri Flag?
United We Stand, Divided We Fall
Which Chamber of the Missouri Legislature has a minimum age requirement of 30?
the senate
Which elected officials of the Executive Branch serve 4 year terms?
All 6 of them; (Governor, Lt. Gov., Auditor, Treasurer, Sec. of State, Attorney General)
What is the mandatory age of retirement for Missouri Judges?
70
What year was the most recent Constitution passed for the state of Missouri?
1945 (Post WWII)
What Article lays out the Missouri Bill of Rights?
Article l
Where does a bill go directly after introduction in the General Assembly?
The appropriate committee
Who is the President of the Senate in the state of Missouri?
LT. governor
What is the highest court in the state of Missouri?
The Missouri Supreme Court
What is the Current Capitol of Missouri?
jefferson city
What articles describe the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial branches of Missouri’s government?
Articles III, IV, & V
Which chamber(s) of the Missouri Legislature requires you to be elected by the citizens of Missouri and live in the district you represent?
Both- The Senate and the House of Representatives
Who gets to appoint many state officials?
The Governor
How long is the term for a Missouri Supreme Court Judge?