Missouri Constitution

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Missouri entered the Union as the 24th state on August 10, ________.

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1821

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Missouri’s petition for statehood was stalled after being entangled in the national controversy over the expansion of slavery. Only after the _______________________ was Missouri allowed to become a state.

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Missouri Compromise

Front

How many constitutions has Missouri had?

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4

Front

When was the current constitution of Missouri approved?

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1945

Front

According to the Preamble, the Missouri constitution was established for...

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the better government of the state

Front

According to the Missouri constitution, all political power is given to and derived from...

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the people

Front

Missouri is a free and independent state limited in its power only to the...

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the United States Constitution

Front

Which of the following is not a reserved power granted to Missouri?

• Collect property taxes
• Issue professional licenses
• Conduct elections
• Power to enforce laws

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Power to enforce laws

Front

Concurrent power shared by Missouri and the federal government? Options: Regulate trade, Declare war, Control public education, Power to tax

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Power to tax

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Which of the following is not part of Missouri’s government? State Supreme Court, General Assembly, Governor and Lt. Governor, Federal Courts

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Federal Courts