Missouri Constitution Quiz Part 1

Missouri's present Constitution was adopted in:

• a. 1820

• b. 1865

• c. 1945

• d. 1976

To vote in a Missouri general election, a person must be:

• a. a U.S. citizen, 18 years old, a resident of your election district for 30 days

• b. a U.S. citizen, 18 years old, a resident of your election district for 1 year

• c. a U.S. citizen, 21 years old, a resident of your election district for 120 days

• d. a U.S. citizen, 21 years old, a resident of your election district for 2 years

How many Constitutions has Missouri had?

• a. two

• b. three

• c. four

• d. six

Who can veto a bill passed by the General Assembly?

• a. Governor

• b. Lieutenant Governor

• c. Missouri Supreme Court

• d. the voters of the state

All courts in the state court system are under the supervision of the:

• a. General Assembly

• b. Missouri Supreme Court

• c. Court of Appeals

• d. Governor

Amendments to the Missouri Constitution may be proposed by which of the following?

• A Constitutional Convention

• The General Assembly

• The Supreme Court

• Both a & b

Who has the power to appoint many state officials?

• Lieutenant Governor

• Secretary of State

• Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

• Governor

Which of the following is NOT a duty of the General Assembly?

• making laws

• interpreting the state constitution

• approving appointments

• initiate and try impeachment cases

How long does the governor have to consider a bill passed by the General Assembly (when in session)?

• 10 days

• 15 days

• 30 days

• no specified deadlines

A bill must be read on ____ different days in each house before it can be voted on.

• two

• three

• 30 days

• four