Mo State government Final

Who is the head of the executive branch of state government?

• the attorney general
• the state treasurer
  
• the governor
  
• the lieutenant governor
  

What is the role of the Legislative Branch?

• enforce the laws
• interpret the laws
• make the laws

How many branches are there in the state government?

• 2
• 3
• 4
• 5

Missouri's current constitution was adopted in...

• 1821
• 1920
• 1945
• 2004

In order to be governor a person must be...

• at least 30 years old
• US citizen for 15 yrs
• MO resident for 10yrs
• All of the above

What is the name for a law that begins with the collection of citizens signatures and then moves to a popular vote?

• initiative
• referendum
• pardon
• reprieve 

Which power allows the governor to reject only parts of spending bills?

• Pocket Veto
• Line item veto
• Veto 

Which of the following officials will replace the governor in the even of his/her death, removal, or disability

• Secretary of State
• State Auditor
• Attorney General
• Lieutenant Governor 

The highest court in the state of Missouri is the

• Missouri Supreme Court
• Missouri Probate Court 
• Missouri Circuit Court
• Missouri Court of Appeals

Who presides over the MO Senate?

• Governor
• Speaker of the House
• Lieutenant Governor
• Secretary of State