Legislative Branch
The name given to the Legislative Branch of Missouri
What is General Assembly
The current Missouri Governor
Who is Mike Parsons
How many Justices serve on the Missouri Supreme Court?
7
A political structure where laws limit the powers of the government to avoid abuse (Ex: Democracy)
What is Limited Government
A system of government in which the same territory is controlled by two levels of government?
Federalism
The term describing a legislative body having TWO branches/houses
What is Bicameral
Qualifications for Governor (Need 2 out of 3)
At least 30 years of age
Citizen of the U.S. for at least 15 years
Resident of Missouri for at least 10 years
The sole legal power of the Judicial Branch (Courts) to hear any case
"We, the people of Missouri, with profound reverence for the Supreme Ruler of the Universe, and grateful for His goodness, do establish this Constitution for the better government of the state"
What is the Preamble
The term to describe shared powers between State and Federal governments (Taxation, Lawmaking, Policing)
What is Concurrent Powers
How many members does each house have?
House - 163
Senate - 34
The Governor's power/ability to call the national guard
What is Commander in Chief
Reviews decisions made by the trial courts and certain administrative agencies and writes opinions published in the Southwestern Reporter Court
What is the Supreme Court
List the order in which the three branches are discussed in the Missouri Constitution and include their article numbers
Article 3 - Legislative Branch
Article 4 - Executive Branch
Article 5 - Judicial Branch
The federal constitution, and federal law generally, take precedence over state laws, and even state constitutions
What is Supremacy Clause
President Pro Tem
Fair treatment through the normal judicial system
What is Due Process of Law
The power of the government to take private property and convert it into public use
What is Eminent Domain
Powers of the national government that are explicitly listed in the Constitution
What is Expressed Powers
The term limits for both House and Senate
House - 8 Year Limit
Senate - 8 Year Limit
Chief Legal Officer that acts as attorney for the state and its agencies
What is Attorney General
A nonpartisan judicial commission reviews applications, interviews candidates and selects a judicial panel
What is Missouri Nonpartisan Court Plan
The division of government responsibilities into distinct branches to limit any one branch
What is Separation of Powers
Name 2 Reserved Powers of the Missouri Government
What are Conduct Elections, Establish Local Govts, Regulate Intrastate Commerce, Constitution Ammendments.