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Missouri Constitution

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which branch of government does the governor fall under?

a)

legislative

b)

judicial

c)

executive

2.

Which branch of government does the state house of Representatives fall under?

a)

legislative

b)

judicial

c)

executive

3.

Which branch of government does the Missouri Supreme Court fall under?

a)

legislative

b)

judicial

c)

executive

4.

Which branch of government does the secretary of state fall under?

a)

legislative

b)

judicial

c)

executive

5.

Which branch of the government does the state Senate fall under?

a)

legislative

b)

judicial

c)

executive

6.

Who can veto a bill passed by the legislature?

a)

governor

b)

police chief

c)

attorney general

d)

mayor

7.

If the governor resigns, who becomes the governor?

a)

mayor

b)

secretary

c)

lieutenant governor

d)

vice governor

8.

The chief legal officer in Missouri.

a)

attorney general

b)

governor

c)

police chief

d)

secretary of state

9.

The largest municipality in the state.

a)

Springfield

b)

Kansas City

c)

St. Louis

d)

Jefferson City

10.

The election held before a general election.

a)

caucus

b)

special election

c)

secondary election

d)

primary election

11.

The governor of Missouri.

a)

Roy Blunt

b)

Mike Parson

c)

Eric Greitens

d)

Mike Pence

12.

The next presidential election will be held in what year?

a)

2022

b)

2024

c)

2025

d)

2026

13.

How many constitutions has Missouri had?

a)

one

b)

two

c)

three

d)

four

14.

What is the minimum age to vote?

a)

16

b)

18

c)

21

d)

25

15.

Hears appeals from circuit courts.

a)

court of appeals

b)

district court

c)

Supreme Court

d)

circuit court

16.

Both the Missouri Constitution and the United States Constitution have a Bill of Rights.

a)

True

b)

False

17.

The Missouri governor is the commander-in-chief of the state militia.

a)

True

b)

False

18.

Bills can start in either house of the state Legislature.

a)

True

b)

False

19.

Foreign affairs is one of the duties of state government.

a)

True

b)

False

20.

The governor must be 40 years old or older.

a)

True

b)

False

21.

Missouri voters must live in the state for two years.

a)

True

b)

False

22.

There are 114 counties in Missouri.

a)

True

b)

False

23.

The Legislature can override a governor's veto by two-thirds vote.

a)

True

b)

False

24.

There are 34 members of the state Senate.

a)

True

b)

False

25.

Most of the minor infractions are handled by the circuit courts.

a)

True

b)

False

26.

The current Missouri constitution was adopted in 1945.

a)

True

b)

False

27.

The capital of Missouri is located in St. Louis.

a)

True

b)

False

28.

The lieutenant governor is appointed by the governor.

a)

True

b)

False

29.

The governor is responsible for submitting the state budget.

a)

True

b)

False

30.

A member of the House of representatives serves a term of two years.

a)

True

b)

False

31.

Must be 30 years old or older

a)

Missouri House of Representative

b)

Missouri Senate

c)

Neither

d)

Both

32.

Are appointed by the governor

a)

Missouri House of Representatives

b)

Missouri Senate

c)

Neither

d)

Both

33.

Declare laws unconstitutional

a)

Missouri House of Representatives

b)

Missouri Senate

c)

Neither

d)

Both

34.

Have lawmaking responsibilities

a)

Missouri House of Representatives

b)

Missouri Senate

c)

Neither

d)

Both

35.

They are elected by the people

a)

Missouri House of Representatives

b)

Missouri Senate

c)

Neither

d)

Both

36.

Have 163 members and 163 districts

a)

Missouri House of Representatives

b)

Missouri Senate

c)

Neither

d)

Both

37.

Have 34 members and 34 districts

a)

Missouri House of Representatives

b)

Missouri Senate

c)

Neither

d)

Both

38.

Are parts of the General Assembly

a)

Missouri House of Representatives

b)

Missouri Senate

c)

Neither

d)

Both

39.

Has speaker for chief officer

a)

Missouri House of Representatives

b)

Missouri Senate

c)

Neither

d)

Both

40.

Has governor as chief officer

a)

Missouri House of Representatives

b)

Missouri Senate

c)

Neither

d)

Both

41.

Their term is two years

a)

Missouri House of Representatives

b)

Missouri Senate

c)

Neither

d)

Both

42.

Their term is four years

a)

Missouri House of Representatives

b)

Missouri Senate

c)

Neither

d)

Both

43.

Begin impeachment proceedings

a)

Missouri House of Representatives

b)

Missouri Senate

c)

Neither

d)

Both

44.

Gets no pay

a)

Missouri House of Representatives

b)

Missouri Senate

c)

Neither

d)

Both

45.

Has women members

a)

Missouri House of Representatives

b)

Missouri Senate

c)

Neither

d)

Both

46.

They meet in Jefferson City

a)

Missouri House of Representatives

b)

Missouri Senate

c)

Neither

d)

Both

47.

Which is NOT a duty of the Secretary of State?

a)

Chief Election Officer

b)

Issues drivers' licenses

c)

Invests state money

d)

keeper of the Great Seal

48.

The president of the state Senate is:

a)

the President of the US

b)

the Speaker of the House

c)

the Secretary of State

d)

the Lieutenant Governor

49.

What year did Missouri become a state?

a)

1818

b)

1821

c)

1904

d)

1945

50.

The most popular form of municipal government in Missouri is this type.

a)

Mayor and Council

b)

Commission

c)

Trustee Village

d)

Democratic