WorksheetsMissouri Constitution
Total questions: 74
Worksheet time: 37mins
What does the name Missouri mean?
Town of Mighty Hills
Town of Mighty Waters
Town of Big Canoes
Land of Many Lakes
What president purchased Missouri for the United States
Andrew Johnson
Andrew Jackson
Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Johnson
What was the name of the huge land purchase in which Missouri was included?
Missouri Purchase
Mississippi Purchase
Louisiana Purchase
Missouri Compromise
In what year did Missouri become a territory?
1803
1812
1821
1824
When did Missouri become a state?
1812
1820
1821
1824
What is the present capital of Missouri?
Jefferson City
St. Louis
Columbia
St. Charles
How many constitutions have been written for Missouri?
2
3
4
6
What constitution does Missouri operate under now?
1940 Condensed Edition
1945 Written Edition
1952 Revised Edition
19710 Amended Edition
When was the state seal adopted?
1803
1821
1822
1824
What is the state motto of the state of Missouri?
peace and Prosperity
The People's Will is our Command
The Welfare of the People is the Supreme Law
Live Free or Die
What animal on the state seal stands for bravery and strength?
Beaver
Polar Bear
Grizzly Bear
Bull Buffalo
How many stars are on the state seal?
22
24
28
34
Besides the state motto, what other saying is on the seal?
United We Stand, Forever We Stand
United We Stand, Divided We Fall
United in Strength, Divided in Weakness
United, Union, Unity
What is Missouri's nickname?
Keystone State
Gateway State
Show-me State
What me worry? State
What was the Missouri Compromise?
Missouri was admitted as a free state, and Michigan was admitted as a slave state
Missouri was admitted as a free state, and Maine was admitted as a slave state
Missouri was admitted as a slave state, and Maine was admitted as a free state
Missouri was admitted as a half slave, half free state
How does the Preamble to the Missouri Constitution begin?
We the people of Missouri
We the people of the United States
We the Missourians
When in the course of Missouri's history
What is in Article I?
Bill of Rights
Public Officers
Amending the Constitution
Legislative Department
What is in Article II?
Distribution of Powers
Taxation
Public Officers
Amending the Constitution
What is in Article III?
Legislative Department
Executive Department
Judicial Department
Public Officers
What is in Article IV?
Legislative Department
Executive Department
Judicial Department
Taxation
What is in Article V?
Legislative Department
Executive Department
Judicial Department
Local Government
How many branches are there in the state government?
2
3
4
6
What is the name of the state legislature?
Congress
State Conference
General Assembly
General Congress
How many representatives are there in the House of Representatives?
34
64
115
163
How many senators are there in the Senate?
34
64
115
163
How old does a representative have to be?
21
24
25
30
How old does a senator have to be?
21
24
30
35
How long does a representative or a senator have to live in the district they represent?
1 month
6 months
1 year
2 years
What is the term of office for a state representative?
1 year
2 years
4 years
6 years
What is the term of office for a state senator?
1 year
2 years
4 years
6 years
What is our state House district?
113
115
123
163
What is our state Senate district
4
6
16
34
When are senators elected?
From even-numbered districts ever two years, and every four years from odd-numbered districts
From odd-numbered districts during presidential election years and from even-numbered districts in off year elections
Every four years
From odd-numbered districts every two years, and every four years from odd-numbered districts
What are the two ways laws can be made in Missouri?
By the General Assembly and by ballot
By the General Assembly and Congress
By the General Assembly and the Secretary of State
By ballot and by congressional mandate
What are the two types of initiative?
Popular and legislative
Legislative and constitutional
Constitutional and statutory
Statutory and popular
What is a lobbyist?
Conference maker who tries to influence manufacturers
Representative of an interest group who tries to influence official
Representative of a manufacturer who tries to influence special interest groups
comptroller who tries to control manufacturing in the state
What is the purpose of the executive branch?
Make laws
Carry out laws
Interpret laws
Control laws
How old does a candidate for governor have to be?
24
28
30
34
How long does a candidate for governor have to live in the state?
1 year
9 years
10 years
15 years
How long does a candidate for governor have to be a United States citizen?
1 year
9 years
10 years
15 years
What is the governor's term of office?
2 years
4 years
6 years
12 years
How many times can a governor get elected?
1 time
2 times
4 times
no limit
Which one of the following is not a power of the governor?
Appoint the commander of the National Guard
Issue reprieves
Issue death sentences
Chief Executive of the State
How is an item veto different from a veto?
An item veto kills the whole bill
An item veto kills only one piece of the bill
An item veto can only be overridden by a 3/4 vote
An item veto can be overridden by a majority vote
How old does a candidate for Lt. Governor have to be?
24
25
30
34
How long does a candidate for Lt. Governor have to live in the state?
1 year
2 years
10 years
15 years
How long does a candidate for Lt. Governor have to be a United States citizen?
1 year
2 years
10 years
15 years
Which of the following is not a duty of the Lt. Governor?
Ombudsman
Commander-in-Chief of the National Guard
Presiding officer of the Senate
Volunteer Coordinator
How old does a candidate for Secretary of State have to be?
24
25
30
35
Which of the following is not a duty of the Secretary of State?
Certify depositories
certify elections
custodian of the State Seal
Prepare ballots
A candidate for which executive office has not set age limit?
Attorney General
Treasurer
Auditor
Surgeon General
A candidate for which executive office has the same requirements regarding age, citizenship and residency as the Governor or Lt. Governor?
Attorney General
Treasurer
Auditor
Surgeon General
What is the term for all executive officers?
2 years
4 years
6 years
12 years
According to the constitution, there are how many executive departments?
15 plus the office of administration plus four that the General Assembly can create. Total of 20.
12 plus the office of information plus one that the General Assembly can create. Total of 14.
15 plus the office of administration plus two that the General Assembly can create. Total of 18.
Seven plus four the General Assembly can create. Total of 11.
What is the purpose of the judicial branch?
Make laws
Carry out laws
Interpret laws
Simplify laws
What are the three types of courts in Missouri?
Circuit, District, Civil
Appeal, Higher Appeals, Supreme
Appeal, Military, Supreme
Circuit, Military, Supreme
none of the above
What is the primary type of jurisdiction that an appeals court has?
Original
Exclusive
Appellate
Final
none of the above
What is a Supreme Court Justice's term of office?
6 years
8 years
12 years
life
A and B
How old does a Supreme Court Justice have to be and how old does a Circuit Court Judge have to be?
30 for the Supreme, and 24 for the Circuit
30 for the Supreme, and 30 for the Circuit
34 for the Supreme, and 30 for the Circuit
34 for the Supreme, and 34 for the Circuit
Under the Non-Partisan Court Plan how many candidates will the commission submit to the Governor to pick one?
2
3
4
5
10
What is the purpose of a special election?
To nominate candidates
To choose officials for office
To fill vacancies or approve school taxes
To choose city, town, or special district officials
none of the above
Who can vote by absentee ballot?
Ill people
handicapped people
people out of town
A and B
All of the above
Who is the current state representative from our district?
Suzi Pollock
Vicky Hartzler
Jay Nixon
Rodney Schad
Who is the current state senator from our district?
Dan Brown
Josh Hawley
roger Wilson
Jay Nixon
What is our state house district?
113
115
123
163
Who is the current governor?
Claire McCaskill
Mike Parson
Blaine Luetkemeyer
Matt Blunt
Who is the current Lt. Governor
Jay Nixon
bob Holden
Mike Kehoe
Pete Kinder
Who is the current Secretary of State of Missouri?
Claire McCaskill
Madeline Albright
Jay Ashcroft
John Ashcroft
Who is the chief legal officer of the state of Missouri
Attorney General
Secretary of State
Auditor
Governor
Who is the chief financial officer of the state of Missouri?
Treasurer
Secretary of State
Auditor
Governor
Who is the current Attorney General for the state of Missouri?
Eric Schmitt
John Ashcroft
Bob Holden
Claire McCaskill
Who is the current Auditor for the state of Missouri?
Jay Nixon
Nancy Farmer
Nicole Galloway
Claire McCaskill
How is a plurality different from a majority?
A plurality is ALWAYS larger than a majority
A majority is the most votes, a plurality is half plus one
A plurality is the most votes, a majority is half plus one
A plurality is 2/3 of the votes, a majority is half plus one
None of the above
Who is the current Treasurer of the state of Missouri?
Jay Nixon
Scott Fitzpatrick
Nancy Farmer
Claire McCaskill
