Missouri Constitution

This branch makes the laws

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

This branch enforces the laws.

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

This branch interprets the laws.

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

Which house of Congress is the upper house?

• House of Representatives

• Senate

Which house of Congress is the lower house?

• House of Representatives

• Senate

How many terms can a senator serve?

• 1

• 2

• 4

• unlimited

How many judges are on the Missouri Supreme Court?

• 1

• 3

• 7

• 9

Which court hears cases appealed from the Circuit Courts?

• Supreme Court

• Court of Appeals

• Circuit Courts

How many members does the Missouri Senate have?

• 34

• 163

How are Missouri Supreme Court judges selected?

• Voted for by the people.

• The governor appoints them and the Senate approves them.

• The Appellate Judicial Commission provides 3 nominees to the governor, who picks his choice. Once a judge has served for a year, they are then elected by the people.

• A thorough application process.