History and facts
When did Missouri become a state in the Union?
1821
What is the purpose of the executive branch?
Enforce Laws
What kind of legislature does Missouri have?
Bicameral
How long is the term of a Missouri judge?
6 years
How old do you need to be to vote in an election?
Eighteen
What number state was Missouri to join the Union?
24
Who makes up the executive branch?
Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Executive Departments
What is the purpose of the legislative branch?
Make laws
What is the purpose of the judicial branch?
Interpret laws
What are the qualifications to vote in Missouri?
US citizen, registered voter, & resident of Missouri for at least 1 year
What is Missouri’s state bird?
Eastern Bluebird
What are 3 powers of the governor?
1)appoint state officials
2)Commander-in-chief of the MO National Guard
3)Veto legislation, however legislature can override with a ⅔ vote
What are the jobs of the General Assembly?
Create laws for governing the state of Missouri
What are the qualifications to become a judge in Missouri?
Between 30 and 70 years old, US Citizen for at least 15 years, Missouri resident for at least 9 years, Missouri lawyer
What is an initiative?
Process used to create and pass laws using a number of signatures from the voters of Missouri
What is Missouri’s state tree?
Flowering dogwood
What are the qualifications to become a governor?
Be at least 30 years old, US Citizen for at least 15 years, Missouri resident for at least 10 years.
What is the name of Missouri's legislative branch?
Missouri General Assembly
How are judges selected?
In most counties in the state, circuit judges and associate circuit judges are elected by popular vote. Vacancies during a term are filled by appointment by the governor until the next general election
What is a recall?
Process by which voters can remove and replace elected officials
What is Missouri’s state animal?
Mule
Who is our current governor?
Mike Kehoe
Who makes up the legislative branch?
General Assembly=House of Representatives + Senate
Who makes up the judicial branch?
State Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, Circuit Courts
What is a referendum?
Direct vote in which an entire electorate is invited to vote on a particular proposal