Executive Departments
How long is the term of the heads of the Executive Departments?
4 year terms
How long is a Supreme Court judge’s term?
12 years
How is representation determined in the House of Representatives?
Population
Is the Senate called the upper or lower house?
Upper
How many terms can a governor serve?
2
What are the jobs of the lieutenant governor?
Preside over the senate
What is the job of the Attorney General?
States official lawyer
Deals with small lawsuits and criminal cases and is a court of first instance
What is the role of Circuit judges?
Is the House of Representatives called the upper or lower house?
Lower
How long is the term of a Missouri senator?
4 years
How long is the term of the Governor?
4 years
What are the qualifications to become a lieutenant governor?
Same as the governor, at least 30 years old, US citizen for at least 15 years, resident of Missouri for at least 10 years before election
What is the job of the State Auditor?
Investigate how the state’s money has been spent
Hears cases appealed from the Circuit Courts
What is the role of the Court of Appeals?
How many members are in the Missouri House of Representatives?
34
How many terms can a Missouri senator serve?
2
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
How is a lieutenant governor selected?
The Lieutenant governor is elected separately from the governor
What is the job of the State Treasurer?
Keep the funds of the state safe & pay the state’s bills
Is the state's highest court, ensures a stable and predictable justice system by serving as the final arbiter of disputes involving the state’s constitution and laws and by overseeing the state judiciary
What is the role of the Missouri State Supreme Court?
Who presides over the Missouri House of Representatives?
Speaker of the House
Who presides over the Missouri Senate?
Lieutenant Governor
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
How many terms can a lieutenant governor serve?
He is elected for a 4 year term and is subject to re-election with no limit to the number of terms
What is the job of the Secretary of State?
Keep the great seal of Missouri
Keep official documents of the state as well as election records
See that all documents are recorded, filed, and certified
The appellate judicial commission provides 3 nominees to the governor, who picks his choice. Once a judge has served for a year, they are then elected by the people.
How are Supreme Court judges selected?
What are the qualifications to become a Missouri representative?
At least 24 years old, registered voter for at least 2 years, live in the
district you wish to represent for at least a year
What are the qualifications to become a Missouri senator?
Be at least 30 years old, registered voter for at least 3 years, live in the district you wish to represent for at least a year.
What are the jobs of the governor?
Appoints the members of all boards and commissions, the heads of all departments in state government, and all vacancies in public offices unless otherwise provided by law. The board members of Missouri State Universities and colleges are appointed by the governor
Who is our current lieutenant governor?
David Wasinger