Missouri Constitution

Decides what the laws mean: interprets and applies the state's laws

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

Which of the following are true about the governor of Missouri? Choose 3 answers.

• must be at least 30 years old

• in charge of the judicial branch

• appointed by the President of the United States

• can sign bills into law or veto them

• appoints judges

How many Stars are on the Great Seal of Missouri?

• 13
• 50
• 24
• 18

Missouri officially became a state on August 10,

• 1812
• 1821
• 1840
• 1860

What is the Capital of Missouri?

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

Who is the chief legal officer in Missouri?

• Secretary of State
• Secretary of Treasury
• State Auditor
• Attorney General

Who takes over if the Governor cannot perform his duties or is gone for an extended time?

• Vice President
• Lt. Governor
• Chief of Staff
• Speaker of the House

The governor serves a term for how many years?

• 2
• 4
• 6
• 8

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