Structure of the Mo Constitution

How many articles are currently in the Missouri Constitution?

• 16 articles

• 14 articles

• 12 articles

• 10 articles

What is the first article of the Missouri Constitution dedicated to?

• Government Structure

• Education

• The Preamble

• Bill of Rights

Why does the Missouri Constitution include similar rights as the U.S. Bill of Rights?

• To extend federal laws

• To prepare for state independence

• To duplicate laws

• To confuse citizens

What unique right is included in the Missouri Bill of Rights?

• Right to digital privacy

• Right to free public transport

• Right to farm

• Right to internet access

What happens to unconstitutional provisions in the Missouri Constitution?

• They are ignored

• They are automatically removed

• They are voted on annually

• They become federal law

How many branches of government are established by the Missouri Constitution?

• Five branches

• Four branches

• Three branches

• Two branches

Which article in the Missouri Constitution is dedicated to education?

• Article 9

• Article 12

• Article 15

• Article 6

What does the Missouri Constitution say about the distribution of power?

• It allows for citizen governance

• It divides power among multiple branches

• It does not specify power distribution

• It concentrates power in one branch

What does the Missouri state motto, 'Salus populi suprema lex esto', mean?

• The king's word is supreme

• The welfare of the people shall be the supreme law

• Justice above all

• Serve the public trust

What is the primary goal of the Missouri government as stated in the constitution?

• To serve its citizens

• To monitor citizen activities

• To enforce strict laws

• To increase state revenue