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WorksheetsMissouri Constitution
Total questions: 75
Worksheet time: 38mins
Representation in the General Assembly is determined by population.
True
False
To become a law, a bill must pass both houses and be signed by the governor.
True
False
In Missouri, search warrants are not necessary documents.
True
False
Missouri voter requirements include a 60-day residency requirement.
True
False
People in Missouri cannot vote on judges.
True
False
In Missouri, the governor is the source of political power.
True
False
The Missouri Supreme Court is the highest state court.
True
False
How many days does the governor have to act on a bill if the legislature is in session?
10 days
15 days
45 days
90 days
Judges are chosen by the method of combining appointment with election.
Hancock Amendment
Missouri Plan
Senate approval
Supreme Court approval
The two forms of direct democracy in Missouri.
initiative & certification
initiative & petition
initiative & referendum
referendum & administration
Missouri has this type of legislature to ensure each law is considered twice.
bicameral
majority
minority
unicameral
This elected official is the chief legal officer.
Attorney General
Lieutenant Governor
Secretary of State
State Treasurer
Since 1992, this is the maximum number of years members of the Missouri Senate may serve.
4 years
6 years
8 years
16 years
The governor is limited to how many terms in office?
1 term
2 terms
3 terms
4 terms
In the line of succession, who would take over if the governor and lieutenant governor both leave office?
Attorney General
President Pro Tempore
Speaker of the House
State Auditor
Missouri was admitted to the Union as the 24th state on this date.
April 12, 1861
April 19, 1775
August 10, 1821
December 7, 1941
Bills in Missouri go through this legislative system.
committee
electorate
initiative
referendum
This is the presiding officer in the Missouri House of Representatives.
Lieutenant Governor
President Pro Tempore
Secretary of State
Speaker of the House
Who is required to sign a bill before it is sent to the governor for consideration?
Attorney General
presiding officers of both houses
Secretary of State
State Treasurer
Type of election held in August of even numbered years.
general
local
primary
special
Type of election held in November of even numbered years.
general
local
primary
special
The Missouri Supreme Court is composed of how many justices?
5
7
9
11
Which of the following would be restricted from election to the General Assembly?
a business owner
a licensed lawyer
an ordained minister
mayor of a city
Each year, the Constitution requires this of the state budget.
that it be balanced
that we borrow to balance it
that any surplus must be spent
that it be raised when necessary
The chief financial officer of the state.
Attorney General
Secretary of State
State Auditor
State Treasurer
They prepare ballots and certify elections.
Attorney General
Lieutenant Governor
Secretary of State
State Auditor
The governor and lieutenant governor must meet all of the following qualifications except:
be elected from a district
be 30 years of age
be U.S. citizen 15 years
live in the state 10 years
How many state representatives does Missouri have?
18
34
82
163
Absentee ballots may be submitted after an election is ended.
True
False
The right to bear arms in Missouri is not allowed.
True
False
The governor has the right to veto an initiative or referendum.
True
False
The Missouri Constitution cannot be amended.
True
False
Laws in Missouri are made through the state legislature and direct democracy.
True
False
In Missouri, both representatives and senators are elected from districts.
True
False
A free public education is available up to 18 years of age.
True
False
Which of the following is not a way the Missouri Constitution may be amended?
by constitutional convention
by the governor
by the legislature
by the voters
Which of the following is not a qualification to be a state representative?
24 years of age
be elected very 6 years
lawful state voter for 2 yers
live in their district 1 year
Which is not a qualification to be elected a state senator?
30 years of age
be elected every 8 years
live in their district 1 year
registered voter 3 years
As this, the Lieutenant Governor must investigate citizen complaints against government.
electorate
head of state
ombudsman
presiding officer
Majority vote required in both houses to override a veto.
one-fourth majority
one-half majority
one-third majority
two-thirds majority
This is not a duty of the governor of Missouri.
appoint state officials
head the state militia
power to grant pardons
preside over the Senate
Section 33 of the Bill of Rights was voided by federal law in 2015.
carrying a concealed weapon
marriage between a man/woman
right to farm
right to suffrage
Section 32 of the Bill of Rights pertains to the rights of:
freedom of religion
free speech
the accused
the victim
Which is not an elected Missouri Executive official?
Attorney General
Director of Revenue
Secretary of State
State Treasurer
When choosing judges, who appoints a new one to the bench?
Chief Justice
Governor
House of Representatives
Senate
Article I, the Bill of Rights, contains how many sections?
10
15
27
35
A pocket veto by the governor results in this happening to a proposed bill.
it automatically becomes law
the bill is amended
the bill dies
the bill is returned
In order to do business, a quorum must be present. This means:
all assembly members must be present
a majority of members of both houses must be present
a majority of the Republicans must be present
a minister must be present
Which is not a voter qualification in Missouri?
be at least 18 years of age
be a U.S. citizen
live in state 1 year prior to election
register 30 days before an election
Who has the power to tax in Missouri?
General Assembly
governor
Supreme Court
the voters
This group hears the trial of an impeached governor.
House of Representatives
Senate
special commission
Supreme Court
When did the current Missouri Constitution go into effect?
1820
1865
1875
1945
Which of the following would not be exempt from paying taxes?
charitable organizations
churches
elected officials
hospitals
How many senators does Missouri have?
34
50
74
100
Who is the President of the Missouri Senate?
Lieutenant Governor
Secretary of State
Speaker of the House
State Treasurer
Which of the following cannot vote in Missouri?
18 year olds
people convicted of a petty crime
people ho are mentally unstable
registered voters
Another name for the Senate and House of Representatives in Missouri.
Assembly Hall
Congress
General Asembly
Union
A vote on existing law
referendum
initiative
Contains members of both houses.
Special committee
Joint committee
Redrawing district lines.
reapportionment
reduction
Taxable property identified as vehicles.
tangible personal property
intangible personal property
To postpone or delay a sentence.
reboot
reprieve
All qualified voters.
nepotism
electorate
How elections are conducted.
secret ballot
roll call
Qualification of all MO judges.
licensed to practice law
be at least 45 years of age
Allows permission to search.
habeas corpus
warrant
Chief executive officer of the state.
Secretary of State
Governor
How amendments are ratified.
popular vote
the governor approves
Subtracts money from a bill.
reduction veto
straight veto
Employing relatives to state jobs.
reapportionment
nepotism
Document stating why one is jailed.
Ex post facto
Writ of habeas corpus
To strike out part of a bill.
Reduction veto
line-item veto
Allows people to vote directly on a law or change.
direct democracy
secret ballot
Entire bill is not approved.
straight veto
line item veto
Law passed after a crime is committed.
writ of habeas corpus
ex post facto
