Missouri Government Review

Which of the following is the capital city of Missouri?

• Kansas City

• Jefferson City

• Springfield

• St. Louis

____________ sometimes provide the ideas for laws in Missouri.

• The governor

• The Speaker of the House

• The mayor

• Missouri citizens

What is the importance of the Missouri Constitution?

• it gives all of the authority to the courts

• it decides who the governor will be

• it names the state symbols

• it creates the 3 branches of state government an divides power between them

The ____________________ outlines the set up of local government.

• Missouri Constitution

• citizens

• Declaration of Independence

• Social Studies Book

How old does a Missouri citizen need to be in order to vote?

• 30

• 18

• 21

• 16

Which of the following is a right stated in the Missouri Constitution for citizens of the state?

• speed on the highway

• go to school

• vote

• go to jail

The Missouri Constitution provides citizens with the right to

• speed on the highway

• freedom of speech

• volunteer

• pay taxes

Which of the following is a responsibility of Missouri's citizens?

• steal from others

• work

• pay taxes

• plant flowers

Which of the following is NOT a job of the governor?

• signs bills into law or vetos them

• appoints judges

• commander-in-chief of the Missouri National Guard

• in charge of the judicial branch

Which level of government makes rules, laws, and decisions that affect people living in smaller areas?

• National Government

• County and City governments

• State government

• Foreign government