Save
Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or
show password
Forgot Password?
Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or
Username is available taken
show password


Make sure to remember your password. If you forget it there is no way for StudyStack to send you a reset link. You would need to create a new account. Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.
focusNode
Didn't know it?
click below
 
Knew it?
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
0:00
edit
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how

Constitution

QuestionAnswer
What year was the current constitution adopted? 1945
Governor Appoints officials, grants pardons
Lieutenant Governor Rules over Senate, handles special projects
Secretary of State Publishing passed laws
State Treasurer Manages state funds
Attorney Governor States legal adviser, chief law enforcement officer
Council manager system Enforces laws
Terms for Governor, Lieutenant Governor, State Senator, State Representative Governor: 4 years Lieutenant Governor: 4 years State Senator: 2 years State Representative: 2 years
What are the two parts (houses) of the General Assembly? Senate and House of Reps.
The General Assembly has similar power as what federal assembly? Congress
T/F Both House and Senate get paid. True
T/F Both House and Senate are elected by the people. True
T/F Both federal and state legislative branches have 2 houses (The Senate & the House of Representatives)? True
T/F Both men and women have served in the Senate and the House of Representative. True
Where does the Missouri General Assembly meet? Jefferson City
How many members are there in the State House of Representatives? 163
Who is the presiding officer over the State House of Representatives? Speaker of the House
How many members are there in the State Senate? 34
Who is the presiding officer over the State Senate? Lieutenant Governor
What is needed from the General Assembly to override a governor’s veto? 3/4 Vote
Where do state impeachment cases begin? State Senate
Who acts as a jury during cases of impeachment? State Senate
Who has the duty to approve the governor’s appointments? State Senate
What are the requirements to become governor? 30 years old, voter for 3 years, citizen for 3 years, and resident of district for one year.
Who is the current governor of Missouri? Jay Nixon
What is the salary of the governor? $133,821
What is the line of succession if the governor cannot continue serving? Lieutenant governor, president pro tempore, and then speaker of the House.
What is a line item veto? And who has the power to use it? Vetoing parts of a bill; governor
Who is the commander-in-chief of the state militia? Governor
Who can call the General Assembly into special session? Governor
What is the main trial court in the state of Missouri? Circuit Court
What are the duties of Municipal courts? Cases with civil matters
When did Missouri become a state? August 10, 1821
What is the capital of Missouri? Jefferson City
What is the main duty of each branch of government? Legislative: makes laws; Executive: enforces laws; Judicial: interprets laws
What is home rule? State government
What are referendums? A general vote that is a direct decision
When are General elections held? On the first Tuesday of November
What are Primary elections? An election to appoint delegates
T/F Foreign affairs is the federal governments responsibility. False
T/F The state of Missouri receives and spends over $23 billion. True
How many counties are there in Missouri? 144
What are special-purpose districts? Libraries, parks, and schools
What are the requirements to be a voter? 18 years old, US citizen, resident of district for 30 days, registered voter for 21 days, not in jail
What are absentee ballots? A vote of someone that can’t come to the election.
What is the final step in amending the state Constitution? Getting the governors signature
Elect choose (someone) to hold public office or some other position by voting
Represent appointed to act or speak for (someone)
Bill a proposed law
District an area of a country or city
Census an official count or survey of a population, typically recording various details of individuals
Quorum the minimum number of members of an assembly or society that must be present at any of its meetings to make the proceedings of that meeting valid.
Term a fixed or limited period of time
Created by: brebekah
Popular American Government sets

 

 



Voices

Use these flashcards to help memorize information. Look at the large card and try to recall what is on the other side. Then click the card to flip it. If you knew the answer, click the green Know box. Otherwise, click the red Don't know box.

When you've placed seven or more cards in the Don't know box, click "retry" to try those cards again.

If you've accidentally put the card in the wrong box, just click on the card to take it out of the box.

You can also use your keyboard to move the cards as follows:

If you are logged in to your account, this website will remember which cards you know and don't know so that they are in the same box the next time you log in.

When you need a break, try one of the other activities listed below the flashcards like Matching, Snowman, or Hungry Bug. Although it may feel like you're playing a game, your brain is still making more connections with the information to help you out.

To see how well you know the information, try the Quiz or Test activity.

Pass complete!
"Know" box contains:
Time elapsed:
Retries:
restart all cards