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ex post facto law
a law that makes an act criminal although the act was legal when it was committed
eminent domain
the right of a government or its agent to expropriate private property for public use, with payment of compensation.
Slander
False charges and malicious oral statements about someone that destroys reputation
Libel
A written defamation of a person's character, reputation, business, or property rights.
No one can be convicted of a crime without. . .
due process of law
general welfare
Making sure everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed
MO limit to religious freedom
anything dangerous or perverted
Habeas Corpus
a writ requiring a person under arrest to be brought before a judge or into court, especially to secure the person's release unless lawful grounds are shown for their detention.
No one in MO will go to jail for
debt
petition
a formal request for government action
What must police have in order to search a home where there's no obvious danger?
warrant
Criminal Courts
Courts with a defendant and a prosecutor
Civil Courts
Courts with a defendant and plaintiff
bail
A sum of money used as a security deposit to ensure that an accused person returns for his or her trial
suffrage
the right to vote
English
the official language of MO
farming
when child labor laws do not apply
US Constitution and Federal law
MO is limited by
double jeopardy
if a person is found innocent or not guilty in a court of law, they can never be brought up on charges for that crime again
self-incrimination
The situation occurring when an individual accused of a crime is compelled to answer questions that make him/her look guilty
4
Number of Constitutions MO has had
initiative
A procedure by which voters can propose a law or a constitutional amendment.
Capital of MO
Jefferson City
Supreme executive power in MO and the one who can call a special session of the General Assembly
Governor
18
Age of legal voter in MO
US Supreme Court
The highest court a person in MO can appeal a court case
Secretary of State
The person who keeps the official documents and election records of MO
Circuit Courts
Original jurisdiction in MO and each county has one
Presiding officer in the MO Senate
Lieutenant Governor
The Governor is the Commander in Chief of this
State Militia
referendum
The way the people get rid of an unpopular act
pardon
excuse a convicted person of punishment
Mike Parson
Current Governor of MO
Article 1
Where the MO Bill of Rights is found
The People
Who must approve every amendment to the MO Constitution
line item veto
The MO Governor's ability to remove part of a bill before signing it
recall
The ability to remove an elected official from office before their term is over. MO has no process for this.
Missouri Compromise
an agreement in 1820 that allowed MO to enter the union as a slave state and MN as a free state
General Assembly
MO senate and house
St. Charles
The first capital of MO
Executive, Legislative, Judicial
Branches of MO Government
Non-Partisan Court Plan
The process of selecting judges without politics
30
Minimum age of a MO Senator
24
Minimum age of a MO House member
2
Number of terms a Senator can serve
reprieve
a temporary relief or delay in punishment
Speaker of the House
Person who chooses which House committee discusses a bill
Chief Justice
Head of the MO Supreme Ct.
Impeachment
Brought up on formal charges
MO Senate
Approves of governor's appointments
State Auditor
Official that makes sure agencies are spending properly the money they are given by the government
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