history s2 final

In order to run for a Mo. House of Representatives you have to be 24 years old plus what other qualifications?

a.) Live in the district where you are running for office b.) Be a registered Voter

what are qualifications to run for a Mo. Senato

30 yrs, Live in the district you are running for office, and be a registered Voter

What is the Most populated City in Mo.?

Kansas City

What is a Census and how often is it taken?

It is an official count of the population and it's taken every 10 years

What is the current population of Saint Louis?

Approximately 300,000 residents

What is the current population of Kansas City, Mo.?

Approximately 600,000 residents

What is the largest county in Mo. by population?

St. Louis County

What is a Missouri Referendum?

When the people actually vote to make a law instead of the General Assembly

What is an initiative in Missouri?

The people actually ask the General Assembly to vote in order to make a certain law

Can the Missouri Supreme Court rule a law made by the General Assembly as unconstitutional?

Yes, under Checks and Balances

Can the Missouri Supreme Court rule an Act made by the Governor as unconstitutional?

Yes, checks and balances

Who is commander and chief of the state of Missouri's National Guard?

The Governor

Under Article 6 of the US Constitution the "Supremacy Clause" all states must follow the laws of what document?

The U.S. Constitution

Can the State of Mo. make a law that conflicts with a federal law made by the US Congress?

No, the Federal law always overrules a state law

What is an Amendment?

Adding a new law to the constitution or making a change to the Constitution

How many Amendments have been added to the US Constitution?

27 new laws have been added

What are the Bill of Rights?

the first 10 Amendments

Which of the 10 Amendments protects the rights of the states to rule their people?

The 10th Amendment

Which of the 10 Amendments lets the people know they have "unlimited rights" not specifically written in the constitution?

The 9th Amendment

What is the 5th Amendment?

Rights of a person accused of a crime

What is "due process of law" under the 5th Amendment?

All citizens have a right to a fair trial

What is "Double Jeopardy" under the 5th Amendment?

you cannot be tried twice for the same crime

Under the 5th Amendment you are protected from "Self-incrimination" — what does this mean?

The government can't force you to testify against yourself

Under the 5th Amendment no one's life, liberty or property can be taken away without "due process of law" — what does this mean?

The government cannot punish you without a fair trial

What is the 6th Amendment?

Citizens have the right to a lawyer and the right to be informed of all charges being brought against them

What is the 7th Amendment?

Citizens have the right to sue someone in a Civil Court

What is the 8th Amendment?

The judge cannot set your bail too high and citizens are protected from cruel and unusual punishment from the government

What is the 13th Amendment?

It freed all slaves

What is the 14th Amendment?

It gave Black people official citizenship

What is the 15th Amendment?

It gave Black men the right to vote

What is the 18th Amendment?

It made the sale and drinking of alcohol illegal

What was the 19th Amendment?

Women finally got the right to vote

What was the 21st Amendment?

It made alcohol consumption legal again

What was the 22nd Amendment?

No one could be elected to the presidency more than 2 times

What is the 25th Amendment?

It explains who takes over as president if the president can't do their job

What is the 26th Amendment?

It lowered the legal voting age from 21 to 18

What is "Judicial Review"?

When judges take a look at laws or acts to make sure they don't go against the US Constitution or Amendments