Branches of Government
This state branch of government carries out the state laws.
Executive Branch
These courts handle the criminal and civil trials. They are divided along county lines.
Circuit Court
This person acts as governor if the governor is absent or disabled.
Lieutenant Governor
These are rights that are granted and guaranteed to individual citizens by the government.
Individual Rights
Who is the governor of Missouri?
Mike Parson
This state branch of government creates the state laws.
Legislative Branch
There are three of these courts in Missouri: Kansas City, St. Louis, and Springfield. They hear appealed cases from lower courts.
Appeals Court
This person registers businesses in Missouri and administers elections.
Secretary of State
This means that sometimes in certain circumstances the rights of the individual must be foregone in favor of the community.
Common Good
Where is the capitol of Missouri?
Jefferson City
This state branch of government interprets and applies the state laws.
Judicial Branch
This is the state's highest court. This court hears cases that are appealed from the court of appeals and cases involving the Missouri Constitution.
Missouri Supreme Court
This person is the state's chief financial officer. They manage Missouri's money.
State Treasurer
Our government is designed so the three branches do what two things?
1. Balance individual rights of citizens.
2. Balance common good of the people.
What is the date Missouri was admitted to the Union?
August 10, 1821
The Missouri House of Representatives and the Missouri Senate are what branch of government?
Legislative Branch
What is the job of the court?
To settle a dispute in a fair way that is based on facts and the law.
This person makes sure the state's tax money is being spent wisely.
State Auditor
Can the government force an individual to sell property in order to build a highway that would benefit the entire community?
Yes--it's possible.
Define preamble
The introduction that tells the purpose of a document
The Missouri Governor is what branch of government?
Executive Branch
If either side in a court case is unhappy with the decision (verdict) what can they do?
Appeal (make a request) for the case to be heard in court again.
This person acts as the lawyer for the state of Missouri in legal matters.
Attorney General
How could a homeowner try to protect their rights?
Take their case to court.
What are the two 'houses' of Missouri's legislative branch?
The Senate and the House of Representatives