MO people
What are the 4 rights Missouri citizens have?
To say or write what we think, Freedom of speech, To vote for our leaders, To be treated fairly
When did the 4 constitutions happen?
1820,1865,1875,1945
Name the state plants.
Flowering Dogwood, Hawthorn Blossom.
True or False -can the government veto any bill
True
What is an idea from a lawmaker or a citizen called?
A bill
what are the responsibilities Missouri citizens have?
To vote and pay taxes, To obey laws-laws keep us safe, and help us get along with one another.
What does the Missouri constitution create?
The 3 branches of gov't and divides the power among the 3
What are 3 facts about the Arch?
1.Tallest man-made monument in the U.S.
2. It cost 13 million dollars. 3. The height is 630 feet.
4. It was made of steel and concrete.
5. It was finished in 1965 and has 1,076 stairs.
If both sides of the legislature are happy with the bill-it is declared what?
"Truly agreed to and finally passed".
How many Missouri signs and symbols are there?
12
Why do people pay taxes?
The government needs our tax money to run the government and to help take care of our needs. Without tax money, the gov't couldn't provide services to citizens. some services include: school [public], roads and bridges, police and fire services.
What does the Missouri constitution outline?
The set-up of local governments in the cities and counties of Mo.
Name all of the state animals.
American Bullfrog, Mule, Three-Toed Box Turtle, Channel catfish, Eastern Bluebird, the Honey Bee.
How many members of both houses have to approve?
Two-thirds
What do the 24 stars stand for on the state flag?
They stand for Mo being the 24th state in the U.S.
What things should you do to prepare for voting?
Allowed to register to vote at age 18.
Citizens should take it this right seriously: listen to candidates. Read newspaper/watch news. Make an informed decision.
What does the Missouri constitution protect?
The rights of the citizens of Mo.
What are two things on the state seal?
1.The 2 bears symbolize Missouri's strength and the bravery of its citizens.
2.U.S coat-of -arms symbolizes that the power of war and peace lies with the federal gov't
3."United we stand divided we fall' shows the advantage of being part of the U.S
4. Roman numerals stand for 1820 -the year Missouri became a state
The committee votes on the bill -if they are in favor of the bill what happens?
They can send the bill back to whatever house it came from.
What are three facts about Harry S. Truman?
[Hint highlighted parts]
1. the last place he moved to when he was a child was Independence , Missouri. 2. He worked at the railroad, at the bank and farm.3. Harry fought in World War 1. 4.He was elected as the Eastern district judge.5. He ran for the position of the presiding judge for Jackson County and won.6. He was elected for United States senator from Missouri. 7. Harry was the vice president of President Franklin D. Roosevelt.8.Truman was sworn in as our 33rd president.9. Truman had a hard decision to make to drop atomic bombs on Japan.
True or False-Can any lawmaker or citizen have an idea and try to make it a bill?
True
True or False -Does the Missouri constitution veto laws?
False
What does the red, white and blue stand for on the state flag?
Red-Represents valor
White-Represents purity
Blue-Represents vigilance, permanency, and justice
After the bill is perfected it is voted on again and if it passes where does it go?
It is sent to the other side of the legislature and the whole process starts over again.
What happens before the bill is placed on the perfection calendar?
The committee votes on the bill if they are in favor of the bill they send it back to the house it came from[senate or house]