11/28 Tues Missouri Constitution Review

Which of the following is NOT a potential impact of including unconstitutional provisions in the Missouri Constitution?

• It could result in a more detailed Missouri Constitution
• It could result in a collapse of the Missouri government
• It could result in a longer Missouri Constitution
• It could lead to a conflict with the US Constitution

How many articles are currently in the Missouri Constitution?

• 21
• 28
• 7
• 14 (13 on the document)

What is the purpose of the preamble in the Missouri Constitution?

• To list the rights of Missouri citizens
• To outline the structure of the Missouri Constitution
• To serve as the thesis statement of the Missouri Constitution
• To declare Missouri's independence from the US government

What is the purpose of including rights in the Missouri Constitution?

• To make it easier to memorize the Missouri Constitution
• To show the influence of the US Constitution on the Missouri Constitution
• To ensure that Missouri citizens have the same rights as US citizens
• To make the Missouri Constitution longer

How does the length of the US Constitution compare to the length of most state constitutions?

• The US Constitution is usually longer
• The US Constitution is usually shorter
• The US Constitution is about the same length
• The US Constitution does not have a set length

What is the official language of Missouri government according to the Missouri Bill of Rights?

• Chinese
• English
• French
• Spanish

What is the potential impact of including unconstitutional provisions in the Missouri Constitution?

• It could make the Missouri Constitution longer
• It could make the Missouri Constitution more detailed
• It could result in a conflict with the US Constitution
• It could lead to a collapse of the Missouri government

What is the thesis statement of the Missouri Constitution?

• The structure of the Missouri Constitution
• The Bill of Rights
• Article 1
• The Preamble

What is the significance of placing rights in the Missouri Constitution?

• To make it easier to memorize the Missouri Constitution
• To show the influence of the US Constitution on the Missouri Constitution
• To ensure that Missouri citizens have the same rights as US citizens
• To make the Missouri Constitution longer

Which article of the Missouri Constitution is equivalent to the US Bill of Rights?

• Article 21
• Article 14
• Article 7
• Article 1