Missouri Constitution Test: Part II

Main Duty of the Missouri Legislative Branch

To make laws for the State of Missouri.

Main Duty of the Missouri Executive Branch

To enforce laws made by the Legislative Branch (General Assembly)

Main duties of the Missouri Judicial Branch

To punish lawbreakers, and to interpret the laws and acts made by the governor.

How many judges are on the Mo. Supreme Court?

Seven

How long does a Mo. Supreme Court Judge serve in one term?

12 years

 How long does the Mo. Governor serve in one term?

4 years

How many terms can a Mo. governor be elected to? 

2 terms maximum - 8 years

What are the 3 Basic levels of the Missouri Courts

Missouri Supreme Court, Missouri Court of Appeals, and the Missouri Court.

How old do you have to be to run for Mo. House of Representatives?

24 years.

What’s the minimum age to run for Mo. Senator?

30 years old.

How many members make up the Missouri House of Representatives?

163

How many members make-up the Missouri Senate?

34

Does the Mo. General Assembly have 2 houses and what are the total number of members?

Yes, it is Bicameral (2 - houses) the total number of members is 197

What is the term limit for a Missouri House of Representatives?

2 years each term

What is the term limit for a Missouri Senator?

4 years each term

Are there term limits in the Mo. House of Representatives?

Yes, no person can serve more than 8 years

. What are two important duties of the General Assembly?

They collect taxes for Missouri, and they promote and provide health, education and welfare for Missouri Citizens.

 Can the General Assembly impeach the Governor of Mo for a wrong doing?

 Yes - The House draws up the charges, and the Mo. Senate will hold a trial to convict and remove the Governor.

What is the Lieutenant Governor of Mo.?

2nd in command to the governor.

 Under the Mo. Compromise of 1820 Mo. would come in as a slave - state and Maine would come in as a what state? 

A free state

Who was the last president that was a Democrat to win Mo.?

Bill Clinton

How many Electoral votes can Mo. cast for the President?

10 Electoral Votes

What is the official Nickname of Mo.?

The “Show-Me State.”

Why is Saint Louis nicknamed the “Gate-way to the West.”

Because “Everyone stopped along the banks of the Mississippi River before heading out West, even Lewis and Clark.”

What is the 1st Amendment?

 It gives the people rights and freedoms! Freedom of Speech, religion, press, assembly, and of petition.

What is the 2nd Amendment?

“Right to Bear Arms.”

What is the 3rd Amendment to the U.S. Constitution?

Citizens can’t be forced to House and take care of soldiers.

What is the 4th Amendment to the U.S Constitution?

This law protects citizens from unlawful searches and seizures of their personal property without a search warrant.

What is the population of Mo.? 

 Approximately 300,000 - 6 million residents.

What is the percentage of the Mo. population that is Black.

11.5% is Black

 What two cities can you find the majority of Missouri’s  black population?

St. Louis and Kansas City

 Can you consider Missouri a state that votes mostly Republican or mostly Democrat?

By far a republican state.