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WorksheetsMissouri Constitution Review
Total questions: 64
Worksheet time: 47mins
Missouri's present Constitution was adopted in
1820
1865
1945
1976
How many Constitutions has Missouri had?
1
2
3
4
Who can veto a bill passed by the General Assembly?
Governor
Lieutenant Governor
Missouri Supreme Court
the voters of the state
All courts in the state court system are under the supervision of the:
General Assembly
Missouri Supreme Court
Court of Appeals
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 Constitutional Convention and the General Assembly
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 are duties of the General Assembly? (Select all that apply)
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.
2
3
10
20
The governor of Missouri:
is elected for six years
cannot be re-elected
heads the legislative branch
is the chief executive officer
If the governor dies who becomes governor?
Secretary of State
Attorney General
Lieutenant Governor
Speaker of the House
The highest court in Missouri is the:
Supreme Court
Court of Appeals
Circuit Court
Probate Court
Which court is the starting point for most civil and criminal cases in Missouri?
Supreme Court
Court of Appeals
Circuit Court
Probate Court
To vote in a Missouri general election, a person must be:
a U.S. citizen, 18 years old, a resident of your election district for 30 days.
a U.S. citizen, 18 years old, a resident of your election district for 1year.
a U.S. citizen, 21 years old, a resident of your election district for 120 days.
a U.S. citizen, 21 years old, a resident of your election district for 2 years.
If the General Assembly wishes to pass a bill over a veto, what is necessary?
unanimous
three-fourths 3/4
one-half 1/2
two-thirds 2/3
Which of the following are services provided by local governments? (Choose all that may apply)
building and zoning regulations
road construction
recreational facilities
military protection
The power given to the cities and towns in Missouri so that they may pass their own local ordinances is called:
home rule
bill of rules
local movement legislature
local legislative congress
Who is the Governor of Missouri?
Mike Parson
Mike Keho
Mike Meyers
Mike Pence
Who in the executive branch is the legal officer of the state?
Attorney General
Secretary of State
State Treasurer
State Auditor
General elections are always held in even-numbered years on the Tuesday following the first Monday in this month
January
March
August
November
A ____________ is defined as a city, village, or town, created to provide services that residents need or desire.
mutation
municipality
Munich
multiple
The Supreme Court is part of which branch of Government?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Senate is part of which branch of Government?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
House of Representatives is part of which branch of Government?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
The Governor is part of which branch of Government?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
The Lieutenant Governor is part of which branch of Government?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
The Secretary of State is part of which branch of Government?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Circuit Courts are part of which branch of Government?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
This executive department is considered the keeper of the great seal?
State Treasurer
State Auditor
Secretary of State
Attorney General
Name the predominant animal on the great seal.
Grizzly Bear
Falcon
Eagle
Wolverine
What is the state bird?
Bald Eagle
Cardinal
Blue Jay
Eastern Blue Bird
What is the state nickname?
The Natural State
The Gateway to the West
The Cave State
The "Show-Me" State
What is the state song?
Missouri Fox-Trot
Missouri Tango
Missouri Waltz
Missouri Cha-cha
T/F?
Missouri became a state in 1821.
True
False
T/F?
The Missouri General Assembly cannot be called into special session.
True
False
T/F?
The money manager of the state is the Secretary of State.
True
False
T/F?
There are 114 counties in Missouri.
True
False
T/F?
Public issues that are put on a ballot are called referendums.
True
False
T/F?
In some cases, Missouri voters that are 17 years old may vote in general elections.
True
False
T/F?
The state of Missouri has nine Supreme Court Justices.
True
False
T/F?
The governor is the commander-in-chief of the state militia?
True
False
T/F?
A governor's term lasts 4 years.
True
False
T/F?
In the mayor-council form of government, a hired manager is the chief city officer.
True
False
T/F?
The governor must be 40 years of age or older.
True
False
T/F?
Both the state and federal government have two houses in the legislative branch.
True
False
T/F?
The coining and issuing of money are the duty of state government.
True
False
T/F?
The capital of Missouri is Kansas City.
True
False
T/F?
The largest item of state spending is for highways.
True
False
T/F?
Both the Missouri Constitution and the United States Constitution have a Bill of Rights.
True
False
Have lawmaking responsibilities.
Missouri Senate
Missouri House of Representatives
neither
both
The speaker is the chief officer.
Missouri Senate
Missouri House of Representatives
neither
both
Start impeachment proceedings.
Missouri Senate
Missouri House of Representatives
neither
both
Term is four years.
Missouri Senate
Missouri House of Representatives
neither
both
Term is two years.
Missouri Senate
Missouri House of Representatives
neither
both
Receive the same salary as the governor.
Missouri Senate
Missouri House of Representatives
neither
both
Have 34 members and 34 districts.
Missouri Senate
Missouri House of Representatives
neither
both
Have 163 members and 163 districts.
Missouri Senate
Missouri House of Representatives
neither
both
Elected by the people.
Missouri Senate
Missouri House of Representatives
neither
both
Declares laws unconstitutional.
Missouri Senate
Missouri House of Representatives
neither
both
Makes laws that treat other state's citizens differently than Missouri Citizens.
Missouri Senate
Missouri House of Representatives
neither
both
Are appointed by the Governor.
Missouri Senate
Missouri House of Representatives
neither
both
Must be 30 years of age or older.
Missouri Senate
Missouri House of Representatives
neither
both
Meet in Jefferson City Missouri.
Missouri Senate
Missouri House of Representatives
neither
both
Are part of the Missouri General Assembly
Missouri Senate
Missouri House of Representatives
neither
both
