Missouri Government Review

What political office does Mike Parsons hold?

• Lieutenant Governor

• Attorney General

• Senator

• Governor

Who commissioned Lewis and Clark to explore the Louisiana Purchase territory?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Jacques Marquette

• Napoleon Bonaparte

How did Missouri get its name?

• Named after the Native American nation Missouria

• It was the last name of the person who discovered the land

• It was in honor of the person who first settled in the area

• It was named after the Missouri river

What is the definition of INITIATIVE?

• A law that begins as a collection of signatures then moves to a popular vote

• A general vote by the electorate on a particular proposal that has been referred to them

• A prolonged speech where a member of Congress debates a particular proposal, usually with the goal of preventing or delaying a decision

• A practice to manipulate the district boundaries in order to favor one political party over another

What is the definition of REFERENDUM

• A law that begins as a collection of signatures

• A way to alter voting districts in order to favor one political party over the other

• A law that beings in legislature but then must be put to a popular vote

• A prolonged speech by a member of Congress designed to delay a decision

What is the capital city of Missouri?

• Kansas City

• Jefferson City

• Missouri City

• St Louis

How many years total could a Missouri governor serve?

• 6

• 4

• 2

• 8

What is the term length for the governor of Missouri?

• 4 years

• 8 years

• 2 years

• 12 years

What is the term length for the Missouri House?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• 8 years

The voters must approve all amendments to the Missouri Constitution with what percentage of the vote?

• 2/3

• 3/4

• 1/2

• 4/5