MO Constitution Review #1

Missouri's present Constitution was adopted in:

• 1820

• 1865

• 1945

• 1976

To vote in a Missouri general election, a person must be:

• a U.S. citizen, 18 years old, a resident of your election district for 30 days

• a U.S. citizen, 18 years old, a resident of your election district for 1 year

• a U.S. citizen, 21 years old, a resident of your election district for 120 days

• a U.S. citizen, 21 years old, a resident of your election district for 120 days

How many Constitutions has Missouri had?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 6

Who can veto a bill passed by the General Assembly?

• Governor

• Missouri Supreme Court

• Lieutenant Governor

• Missouri voters

All courts in the state court system are under the supervision of the:

• General Assembly

• MO Supreme Court

• Court of Appeals

• Governmor

Amendments to the Missouri Constitution may be proposed by which of the following?

• Constitutional Convention

• General Assembly

• The Supreme Court

• Constitutional Convention AND the General Assembly

Who has the power to appoint many state officials?

• Governor

• Lt. Governor

• Secretary of State

• Chief Justice

Which of the following is NOT a duty of the General Assembly?

• approving appointments

• interpreting the state constitution

• initiate and try impeachment cases

• making laws

How long does the governor have to consider a bill passed by the General Assembly (when in session)?

• 10 days

• 15 days

• 30 days

• no specified deadline

A bill must be read on (BLANK) different days in each house before it can be voted on.

• 2

• 3

• 10

• 20