Missouri History and Constitution

What is the Capital of Missouri?

• St. Charles
• Springfield
• St. Louis
• Jefferson City

Which of the following is NOT a power the governor receives?

• Administer (enforce) laws
• Appoint/remove officials
• Ceremonial head of state
• Make new laws

Missouri's General Assembly has how many houses?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

Missouri's legislative body is known as...

• Congress
• the General Assembly
• House of Representatives
• Senate

Which country had the greatest influence in the settling of Missouri?

• Germany

• Croatia

• Brazil

• France

What was the main conflict that lead to the Missouri Compromise?

• Should Missouri allow slaves?

• Should black Missourians be allowed to vote?

• Who should pay for the Transcontinental Railroad?

• Who should provide arms for the Missouri Militia?

What was Missouri's role in the Civil War?

• Slave State

• Free State

• Border State: Fought in the Union but had slavery

• Didn't get involved

What is the state tree?

• Flowering Dogwood
• Flowering Catstone
• Walnut
• Lebanon Cedar

What do the bears symbolize on the state seal?

• Missouri's status and growth
• strength and citizen bravery
• Just wanted to show the Cubs what a real bear looks like
• Dangers of westward expansion

Which stripe on state flag represents purity?

• White
• Red
• Blue
• Grizzly Bears