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WorksheetsMissouri Constitution
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 3600secs
Missouri entered the Union as the 24th state on August 10, ________.
1820
1821
1865
1945
Missouri’s petition for statehood was stalled after being entangled in the national controversy over the expansion of slavery. Only after the _______________________ was Missouri allowed to become a state.
Constitution of 1820
Civil War
Great Compromise
Missouri Compromise
How many constitutions has Missouri had?
1
2
3
4
When was the current constitution of Missouri approved?
1821
1820
1945
1965
According to the Preamble, the Missouri constitution was established for …
the freedom of worship
the better government of the state
the promotion of the general welfare
the regulation of internal government
According to the Missouri constitution all political power is given to and derived from …
the people
courts
the General Assembly
governor
Missouri is a free and independent state limited in its power only to the …
the state constitution
the United States Constitution
terms of the Missouri Compromise
decisions of the state supreme court
Which of the following is not a reserved power granted to Missouri?
Collect property taxes
Issue professional licenses
Conduct elections
Power to enforce laws
Which of the following is a concurrent power shared by Missouri and the federal government?
Regulate trade
Declare war
Control public education
Power to tax
Which of the following is not part of Missouri’s government?
State Supreme Court
General Assembly
Governor and Lt. Governor
Federal Courts
What is the function of Missouri’s legislative branch?
Enforce laws
Make laws
Interpret laws
Carry out laws
Missouri’s bicameral state legislature is called the…
State Congress
General Assembly
Capitol
Senate
The General Assembly consists of the…
Legislative Assembly
Senate and House of Representatives
Governor and executive departments
Legislative, executive and judicial branches
How many members make up Missouri’s House of Representatives?
100
34
435
163
Members of Missouri’s House of Representatives serve terms of ______ years.
4
2
8
6
State representatives are limited to ____ terms, which is a total of ____ years.
4; 8
2; 4
6; 12
5; 10
New Madrid is located in House District # _______.
8
34
25
149
The leader of the Missouri House of Representatives is the…
pro tempore
Lt. Governor
Speaker
Governor
House and Senate districts are determined by…
land value
equal land area
population within a given area
county boundaries
How many members make up Missouri’s Senate?
100
34
25
149
Members of Missouri’s Senate serve terms of ______ years.
2
4
6
8
State senators are limited to ____ terms, which is a total of ____ years.
4; 16
2; 8
3; 12
5; 20
The official leader of the state Senate is the…
Speaker
Governor
pro tempore
Lt. Governor
New Madrid is located in Senate District # ______.
25
8
34
149
The General Assembly meets in the state capitol building, which is located in which city?
St. Charles
St. Louis
Jefferson City
Kansas City
Which of the following is not a way in which laws can be made in Missouri?
General Assembly can send a bill to the voters directly in order to make a change to the constitution or create a new law.
Missouri voters can petition the General Assembly to place a proposed law/constitutional amendment on the ballot for a vote.
The General Assembly can pass a bill in both chambers and get the governor’s signature.
Missouri voters can petition the Secretary of State to place a proposed law/ constitutional amendment on the ballot.
Referendums allow the people to…
bypass the Supreme Court by making new changes to the constitution without approval from the courts.
bypass the governor by approving the actions of the General Assembly.
bypass the General Assembly to create changes to the constitution or state law with a majority vote.
bypass the Secretary of State by gathering signatures to force the General Assembly to place a proposed law on the ballot.
Initiatives allow the people to…
bypass the governor by approving the actions of the General Assembly.
bypass the General Assembly to create changes to the constitution or state law with a majority vote.
bypass the Supreme Court by making new changes to the constitution without approval from the courts.
bypass the Secretary of State by gathering signatures to force the General Assembly to place a proposed law on the ballot.
Based upon the qualifications to serve in the Missouri House of Representatives, which of the following individuals is eligible to serve in the House?
Steven wants to represent House District #151. Clancy is 30 years old and lives in Sikeston (District #148). He was born in St. Louis, Missouri and has been registered to vote since 2000.
Joseph wants to represent House District #146. Joseph was born in Poplar Bluff, Missouri in 1990. When he turned 18 in 2008 he registered to vote. Joseph has lived in Jackson, Missouri (located in District #146) since his freshman year of high school.
Betty wants to represents House District #116. Betty lives in Farmington, Missouri (District #116), where she has lived since moving in 2015. She re-registered to vote when she moved to Farmington. Betty is 23 years old.
Donna wants to represent House District #45. Donna is 40 years old. She was born in Spain, but immigrated to the United States in 2000; she became a US citizen in 2020. In 2019, she moved to Columbia, Missouri (District #45). She has not registered to vote.
Based upon the qualifications to serve in the Missouri Senate, which of the following individuals is eligible to serve in the Senate?
Tyron wants to represent Senate District #32. Tyron is 29 years old and lives in Joplin, Missouri (District #32) where he has lived his entire life. Tyron was born on his family farm in Joplin. He registered to vote for the first time in 2020.
Jocelyn wants to represent Senate District #5. Jocelyn was born in Chicago, Illinois. After high school, she attended St. Louis University from 1999-2003. She became involved in politics and registered to vote in Missouri in 2000. After she graduated he became a lawyer in St. Louis, where she has lived ever since (District #5).
Bill wants to represent Senate District #27. Bill is 50 years old, a former Navy veteran and born in Cape Girardeau. He has been a registered voter since 1999. Bill lived in Southern Illinois until three months ago when he moved back to Cape Girardeau (District #27)
Jenna wants to represent Senate District #23. Jenna is upset things happening in her community (St. Charles - District #23) so she decided to run for the Missouri State Senate. She is 29 years old and only registered to vote six months ago.
After a bill passes each chamber of the General Assembly by a majority vote it is sent to the ___ for approval.
Secretary of State
Governor
Voters
Senate
Who is the highest ranking member of Missouri’s executive branch?
President
Lt. Governor
Governor
Speaker of the House
What is the main function of the executive branch?
Interpret law
Make law
Enforce law
Control state revenue
Which of the following is NOT a power or duty granted to the governor?
interpret laws
grant pardons, reprieves, and commutations
veto bills
act as commander-in-chief of the Missouri National Guard
The governor’s ability to grant pardons or reprieves for individuals is a check on the power of which branch of government?
Legislative
Judicial
Executive
All three branches
The governor’s ability to call special sessions of the General Assembly is a check on the power of which branch of government?
Legislative
Judicial
Executive
All three branches
The governor’s ability to veto or line-item veto bills is a check on the power of which branch of government?
Legislative
Judicial
Executive
All three branches
Who is the commander-in-chief of the state militia and national guard?
President
Governor
Lt. Governor
Captain of the National Guard
Who is the person in line of succession in the event that the governor cannot fulfill his/ her duties?
Secretary of State
Lt. Governor
Treasurer
Auditor
Who is the current governor of Missouri?
Mike Kehoe
Jay Ashcroft
Nicole Galloway
Mike Parson
Who is the current lieutenant governor of Missouri?
Mike Kehoe
Mike Parson
Nicole Galloway
Donnie Brown
Who keeps all financial records to ensure all public funds are being used properly?
Treasurer
Auditor
Secretary of State
Attorney General
Who keeps all non-financial records and certifies all state elections?
Auditor
Treasurer
Secretary of State
Attorney General
Who is the chief lawyer for the state?
Treasurer
Secretary of State
Attorney General
Auditor
To assist in carrying out the laws, the executive branch includes 16 ….
executive departments
secretaries
agencies
elected officials
What is the main function of the judicial branch?
interpret laws and settle disputes
carry out laws
make laws
audit the treasury
Which of the following is not part of the Missouri state court system?
District Court
State Supreme Court
Missouri Circuit Courts
Missouri Appeals Courts
Which court's rulings in the Missouri court system is the final judgment on a case?
State Supreme Court
US Supreme Court
Missouri Circuit Courts
Missouri Appeals Courts
Within the Missouri court system, which court has the right to hear a case first? Therefore, all trials take place at this level of the court system.
State Supreme Court
Missouri Circuit Courts
District Court
Missouri Appeals Courts
Under the Missouri Court Plan appellate and state supreme court justices are ...
appointed by the governor and approved by the General Assembly.
appointed by the governor and voted on by Missouri voters after serving one year.
elected by the voters of Missouri.
nominated by the lawyers of the Missouri Bar Association before appointed by the governor.
What is the function of the Missouri Nonpartisan Court Plan?
To select the number of judges
Declare laws unconstitutional
To remove "politics" from the selection process of judges
Decide which court cases are heard
Department of Agriculture
Executive Branch
Legislative Branch
Judicial Branch
Secretary of State
Executive Branch
Legislative Branch
Judicial Branch
General Assembly
Executive Branch
Legislative Branch
Judicial Branch
State House of Representatives
Executive Branch
Legislative Branch
Judicial Branch
Governor
Executive Branch
Legislative Branch
Judicial Branch
Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Executive Branch
Legislative Branch
Judicial Branch
State Appeals Court
Executive Branch
Legislative Branch
Judicial Branch
State Senate
Executive Branch
Legislative Branch
Judicial Branch
State Supreme Court
Executive Branch
Legislative Branch
Judicial Branch
