General Assembly
What type of session is called by the governor or 3/4 members of the General Assembly to deal with emergencies?
Special Session
What is the structure of the Missouri constitution?
Preamble, Bill of Rights, 13 Articles, and Amendments
When did Missouri become a state?
1821
Which article is the Missouri Bill of Rights located in?
Article I
What does Article VI cover?
Local Governments
General Session
When was Missouri's first constitution written?
1820
What is Missouri's state motto?
The Welfare of the People Shall be the Supreme Law.
Article II talks about what?
The structure of the government?
What does Article VII cover?
Public Officers
What are the two chambers of the Missouri General Assembly?
The House of Representatives and the Senate
When was the current Constitution written?
1945
What are the main duties of the State Auditor?
money
What does Article III talk about?
The Legislative Branch
What does Article VIII cover?
Voting and Elections
How long can both state Representatives and Senators serve in Missouri?
Two four-year terms/eight years
How many sections are in the Missouri Bill of Rights?
50
What does the Attorney general do?
Represents the state in court.
What does Article IV talk about?
The Executive Branch
What does Article IX cover?
Education
How many members are in the Missouri House of Representatives?
163
What are the three branches of government according to the Missouri constitution?
Legislative, Executive, and Judicial
Name a city with a Court of Apeals.
Springfield, St. Louis, or Kansas City
What does Article V talk about?
The Judicial Branch
What does Article X cover?
Taxation