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MO CON STG
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What year was the current Constitution adopted? | The current constitution was adopted in 1945. |
| Know the main duties/responsibilities of each of the following: Governor (2): | The Governor appoints officials and grants pardons. |
| Lieutenant Governor (2): | The Lieutenant Governor serves if the governor happens to him and he handles special projects. |
| Secretary of State (1): | The Secretary of State is the keeper of the Great Seal. |
| State Treasurer (1): | The State Treasurer manages, invests, and pays state funds. |
| Attorney General (2): | The Attorney General provides legal and criminal investigation services for the state. He also provides legal representation for the state. |
| Council manager system (1): | The council-manager form is the system of local government that combines the strong political leadership of elected officials in the form of a council or other governing body, with the strong managerial experience of an appointed local government manager. |
| Terms Governor: | The Governor can have 2 terms. |
| Lieutenant Governor: | The Lieutenant Governor has no term limitations. |
| State Senator: | A state Senator can have 2 terms. |
| State Representative: | A state representative can have 4 terms. |
| What are the two parts (houses) of the General Assembly? | The two parts are the Senate and House of Representatives. |
| The General Assembly has similar power as what federal assembly? | The General Assembly has similar power to the Congress. |
| T/F Both House and Senate get paid. | True |
| T/F Both House and Senate are elected by the people. | False |
| 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? | The Missouri General Assembly meets in Jefferson City. |
| How many members are there in the State House of Representatives? Who is the presiding officer over the State House of Representatives? | There are 163 members and the Speaker of the House is the presiding officer. |
| How many members are there in the State Senate? Who is the presiding officer over the State Senate? | There are 34 members and the Lieutenant Governor is the presiding officer. |
| What is needed from the General Assembly to override a governor’s veto? | The General Assembly needs to have at least a 2/3 vote |
| Where do state impeachment cases begin? | Impeachment cases begin in the House of Representatives. |
| Who acts as a jury during cases of impeachment? | The senate acts as a jury in cases of impeachment. |
| Who has the duty to approve the governor’s appointments? | The senate has the duty to approve the Governor's appointments. |
| What are the requirements to become governor? | The requirements are that you have to be a 15 year qualified voter, 10 year resident of Missouri, and at least 30 years old. |
| Who is the current governor of Missouri? | The current governor of Missouri is Jay Nixon. |
| What is the salary of the governor? | The governor’s salary is $133,821. |
| What is the line of succession if the governor cannot continue serving? | The Lieutenant Governor, the Attorney General, and the Secretary of State are the line of succession. |
| What is a line item veto? And who has the power to use it? | A line item veto is to only veto part of the bill and the Governor has the power to veto. |
| Who is the commander-in-chief of the state militia? | The Governor is the commander-in-chief of the state militia. |
| Who can call the General Assembly into special session? | The Governor can call the General Assembly into a special session. |
| What is the main trial court in the state of Missouri? | The main trial court is the circuit court |
| What are the duties of Municipal courts? | The duties are to elect officials of cities, towns, villages, school districts, and special districts. |
| Know about the Supreme Court: part of the Judicial Branch, hears appeals from other courts and is the top court in the state of Missouri | |
| When did Missouri become a state? | Missouri became a state in 1821. |
| What is the capital of Missouri? | The capital of Missouri is Jefferson City. |
| What is the main duty of each branch of government? | Legislative makes laws, Executive enforces laws, and Judicial interprets laws. |
| What is home rule? | Home rule is the freedom to determine their own type of government. |
| What are referendums? | Referendums are whether or not they favor a proposal. |
| When are General elections held? | The General elections are held in November. |
| What are Primary elections? | The Primary elections are the elections before the General elections for the purpose of electing one candidate from a political party. |
| T/F Foreign affairs is the federal governments responsibility. | True |
| T/F The state of Missouri receives and spends over $23 billion. | True |
| How many counties are there in Missouri? | There are 114 counties in Missouri. |
| What are special-purpose districts? | Special purpose districts are services that separate from each other like libraries or school districts. |
| What are the requirements to be a voter? | You have to be at least 18 years old, a United States citizen, a resident for 30 days, registered to vote for 21 days, and have not served in jail. |
| What are absentee ballots? | An absentee ballot is a vote cast by someone who is unable to attend. |
| What is the final step in amending the state Constitution? | The final step is to vote and to move it to the next General Election. |
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