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Missouri Constitution Review

Total questions: 64

Worksheet time: 47mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Missouri's present Constitution was adopted in

a)

1820

b)

1865

c)

1945

d)

1976

2.

How many Constitutions has Missouri had?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

3.

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

4.

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

5.

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

a)

A Constitutional Convention

b)

The General Assembly

c)

The Supreme Court

d)

Both a Constitutional Convention and the General Assembly

6.

Who has the power to appoint many state officials?

a)

Lieutenant Governor

b)

Secretary of State

c)

Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

d)

Governor

7.

Which of the following are duties of the General Assembly? (Select all that apply)

a)

making laws

b)

interpreting the state constitution

c)

approving appointments

d)

initiate and try impeachment cases

8.

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

a)

10 days

b)

15 days

c)

30 days

d)

no specified deadlines

9.

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

a)

2

b)

3

c)

10

d)

20

10.

The governor of Missouri:

a)

is elected for six years

b)

cannot be re-elected

c)

heads the legislative branch

d)

is the chief executive officer

11.

If the governor dies who becomes governor?

a)

Secretary of State

b)

Attorney General

c)

Lieutenant Governor

d)

Speaker of the House

12.

The highest court in Missouri is the:

a)

Supreme Court

b)

Court of Appeals

c)

Circuit Court

d)

Probate Court

13.

Which court is the starting point for most civil and criminal cases in Missouri?

a)

Supreme Court

b)

Court of Appeals

c)

Circuit Court

d)

Probate Court

14.

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 1year.

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.

15.

If the General Assembly wishes to pass a bill over a veto, what is necessary?

a)

unanimous

b)

three-fourths 3/4

c)

one-half 1/2

d)

two-thirds 2/3

16.

Which of the following are services provided by local governments? (Choose all that may apply)

a)

building and zoning regulations

b)

road construction

c)

recreational facilities

d)

military protection

17.

The power given to the cities and towns in Missouri so that they may pass their own local ordinances is called:

a)

home rule

b)

bill of rules

c)

local movement legislature

d)

local legislative congress

18.

Who is the Governor of Missouri?

a)

Mike Parson

b)

Mike Keho

c)

Mike Meyers

d)

Mike Pence

19.

Who in the executive branch is the legal officer of the state?

a)

Attorney General

b)

Secretary of State

c)

State Treasurer

d)

State Auditor

20.

General elections are always held in even-numbered years on the Tuesday following the first Monday in this month

a)

January

b)

March

c)

August

d)

November

21.

A ____________ is defined as a city, village, or town, created to provide services that residents need or desire.

a)

mutation

b)

municipality

c)

Munich

d)

multiple

22.

The Supreme Court is part of which branch of Government?

a)

Executive

b)

Legislative

c)

Judicial

23.

Senate is part of which branch of Government?

a)

Executive

b)

Legislative

c)

Judicial

24.

House of Representatives is part of which branch of Government?

a)

Executive

b)

Legislative

c)

Judicial

25.

The Governor is part of which branch of Government?

a)

Executive

b)

Legislative

c)

Judicial

26.

The Lieutenant Governor is part of which branch of Government?

a)

Executive

b)

Legislative

c)

Judicial

27.

The Secretary of State is part of which branch of Government?

a)

Executive

b)

Legislative

c)

Judicial

28.

Circuit Courts are part of which branch of Government?

a)

Executive

b)

Legislative

c)

Judicial

29.

This executive department is considered the keeper of the great seal?

a)

State Treasurer

b)

State Auditor

c)

Secretary of State

d)

Attorney General

30.

Name the predominant animal on the great seal.

a)

Grizzly Bear

b)

Falcon

c)

Eagle

d)

Wolverine

31.

What is the state bird?

a)

Bald Eagle

b)

Cardinal

c)

Blue Jay

d)

Eastern Blue Bird

32.

What is the state nickname?

a)

The Natural State

b)

The Gateway to the West

c)

The Cave State

d)

The "Show-Me" State

33.

What is the state song?

a)

Missouri Fox-Trot

b)

Missouri Tango

c)

Missouri Waltz

d)

Missouri Cha-cha

34.

T/F?


Missouri became a state in 1821.

a)

True

b)

False

35.

T/F?


The Missouri General Assembly cannot be called into special session.

a)

True

b)

False

36.

T/F?


The money manager of the state is the Secretary of State.

a)

True

b)

False

37.

T/F?


There are 114 counties in Missouri.

a)

True

b)

False

38.

T/F?


Public issues that are put on a ballot are called referendums.

a)

True

b)

False

39.

T/F?


In some cases, Missouri voters that are 17 years old may vote in general elections.

a)

True

b)

False

40.

T/F?


The state of Missouri has nine Supreme Court Justices.

a)

True

b)

False

41.

T/F?


The governor is the commander-in-chief of the state militia?

a)

True

b)

False

42.

T/F?


A governor's term lasts 4 years.

a)

True

b)

False

43.

T/F?


In the mayor-council form of government, a hired manager is the chief city officer.

a)

True

b)

False

44.

T/F?


The governor must be 40 years of age or older.

a)

True

b)

False

45.

T/F?


Both the state and federal government have two houses in the legislative branch.

a)

True

b)

False

46.

T/F?


The coining and issuing of money are the duty of state government.

a)

True

b)

False

47.

T/F?


The capital of Missouri is Kansas City.

a)

True

b)

False

48.

T/F?


The largest item of state spending is for highways.

a)

True

b)

False

49.

T/F?


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

a)

True

b)

False

50.

Have lawmaking responsibilities.

a)

Missouri Senate

b)

Missouri House of Representatives

c)

neither

d)

both

51.

The speaker is the chief officer.

a)

Missouri Senate

b)

Missouri House of Representatives

c)

neither

d)

both

52.

Start impeachment proceedings.

a)

Missouri Senate

b)

Missouri House of Representatives

c)

neither

d)

both

53.

Term is four years.

a)

Missouri Senate

b)

Missouri House of Representatives

c)

neither

d)

both

54.

Term is two years.

a)

Missouri Senate

b)

Missouri House of Representatives

c)

neither

d)

both

55.

Receive the same salary as the governor.

a)

Missouri Senate

b)

Missouri House of Representatives

c)

neither

d)

both

56.

Have 34 members and 34 districts.

a)

Missouri Senate

b)

Missouri House of Representatives

c)

neither

d)

both

57.

Have 163 members and 163 districts.

a)

Missouri Senate

b)

Missouri House of Representatives

c)

neither

d)

both

58.

Elected by the people.

a)

Missouri Senate

b)

Missouri House of Representatives

c)

neither

d)

both

59.

Declares laws unconstitutional.

a)

Missouri Senate

b)

Missouri House of Representatives

c)

neither

d)

both

60.

Makes laws that treat other state's citizens differently than Missouri Citizens.

a)

Missouri Senate

b)

Missouri House of Representatives

c)

neither

d)

both

61.

Are appointed by the Governor.

a)

Missouri Senate

b)

Missouri House of Representatives

c)

neither

d)

both

62.

Must be 30 years of age or older.

a)

Missouri Senate

b)

Missouri House of Representatives

c)

neither

d)

both

63.

Meet in Jefferson City Missouri.

a)

Missouri Senate

b)

Missouri House of Representatives

c)

neither

d)

both

64.

Are part of the Missouri General Assembly

a)

Missouri Senate

b)

Missouri House of Representatives

c)

neither

d)

both