Important Documents Question
What document defines how Missouri's government is run?
The Missouri Constitution
What is Missouri's capital city?
Jefferson City
The Governor SERVES a term of how many years?
4 years
Missouri's Congress, also known as the "General Assembly," has how many HOUSES?
2
What did the Missouri Compromise do?
Allowed Missouri to join as a slave state
Who is in CHARGE of the LOCAL CITY government?
Mayor
Who can Missouri's governor call on in a state of emergency?
The National Guard
What causes district lines to be redrawn?
Changes in population size
In the the Missouri Bill of Rights it is asserted that POWER is derived from the __________________________
People
Who handles disputes involving the Missouri State Constitution?
The Missouri Supreme Court
Which of the following is NOT a power of the Governor?
A. Vetoes bills
B. Enforces laws
C. Appoints officials
D. Make new laws
D. Make new laws
After creating a bill, where does the Missouri legislative branch send it for approval?
Governor
In the the Missouri Bill of Rights it is asserted that _______________________ is a NATURAL RIGHT
Religion
Who represents the STATE in COURT?
Attorney General
Which is NOT a function of the Secretary of State?
A. Serves as the Chief Elections Official
B. Manages state money
C. Compiles, Stores, and Publishes all state documents
D. Authenticates official acts of the governor
B. Manages state money
Who is the President of the Missouri Senate?
Lt. Governor
In the Missouri Bill of Rights, it is asserted that the government should PROMOTE __________________
General Welfare
What is it called when Missouri citizens vote on a political question?
Initiative
What are at least TWO out of the three requirements for becoming Governor of Missouri?
Must be at least 30 years old
Must be a U.S. citizen for 15 years
Must be a Missouri resident for 10 years
The Missouri House of Representatives is led by
Speaker of the House