Missouri
Missouri revenue comes from
income and sales tax
Reserved power of the state
establish local government
Place in Constitution Bill of Rights is listed
First in original Constitution
What is a statute?
Law that applies to whole state
Requirements to serve on jury
speak English, Missouri resident, 21 years old
3 powers of the General Assembly
create laws, levy taxes, appropriate funds
Concurrent power of the state
tax
What does the constitution say about Missouri and religion
cannot have state religion, people have freedom of religion and cannot force religion on others
What is a bicameral legislature
legislature with 2 houses
Purpose of Attorney General
top lawyer, represents Missouri in legal matters
Steps of impeachment
House impeaches, Supreme Court is jury
Goals of state of Missouri
Equality under law, general welfare, natural rights
What is a referendum
law that originates in legislature but must be put to popular vote
What Missouri's constitution answers to
US Constitution
Purpose of Auditor
makes sure money is spent properly
3 main powers of the state of Missouri
make, enforce, interpret laws
Meaning of Habeas Corpus
right to appear before judge, state must justify imprisonment
Ex post facto meaning
law that is retroactive
Qualifications for Representatives
24 years old, Missouri resident 2 years. district resident 1 year
Responsibility of Secretary of State
publish state laws and documents, keeps Seal of Missouri
Purpose of Missouri Treasurer
handle money from taxes, invest and spend money
Popular sovereignty
What is an ordinance
law that only applies at local level
Role of Grand Jury
examine evidence to determine whether to prosecute
What is an initiative?
law that begins with collection of signatures before going to popular vote