Missouri Constitution Study Guide
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US Government Concepts
Term
Definition:
Definition
Where was this first established?
Limited
Government
Separation of
Powers
Checks and
Balances
Federalism
14th Amendment
of US Constitution
Due Process of Law
Definition:
Examples:
Definition:
Examples:
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Examples:
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7.
Expressed Powers
Concurrent Powers
Definition:
Reserved Powers
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Missouri Government Concepts
Term / Idea
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Definition / Answer
Hancock
Amendment
Voter
Requirements in
Missouri
1.
2.
3.
Motor Voter Law of
1995
Initiative
Referendum
Major Sources of
Revenue for State
Government
Where is the
Capital of Missouri?
What is the
significance of the
Missouri
Compromise?
Executive Branch
Title of Chief
Executive
Qualifications for
Governor
Line of Succession
to Governor
1.
2.
3.
1.
2.
3.
4.
How long is one term for Governor?
How many terms may a Governor serve?
Governor’s Terms
Governor’s
Legislative Powers
Governor’s
Executive Powers
1.
2.
3.
4.
1.
2.
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Governor’s Judicial
Powers
Lieutenant
Governor
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2.
3.
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2.
3.
Secretary of State
Attorney General
Treasurer
Auditor
Legislative Branch
Name for MO Legislature?
Define Apportioned.
How are seats in MO House
of Representatives
apportioned?
How are seats in the MO
Senate apportioned?
Impeachment Process
MO House of
Representatives
Qualifications
1.
2.
3.
Term Length
How many members are in the
MO House of Representatives?
How many terms can
a MO Representative
Serve?
MO House Leadership Positions
1.
2.
3.
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Qualifications
1.
2.
3.
Term Length
How many members are in the
MO Senate?
How many terms can
a MO Senator serve?
Steps in House or
Representatives
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Steps in Senate
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
How is debate
different in Senate?
MO Senate Leadership Positions
1.
2.
3.
4.
Governor’s Options
1.
MO Senate
How a Bill Becomes a Law
Judicial Branch
Original Jurisdiction.
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Definition
2.
3.
What courts in MO have Original
Jurisdiction?
MO Supreme Court
(Highest court in MO)
What kind of Jurisdiction does it have?
MO Supreme Court Judges
How many judges are on
the MO Supreme Court?
Missouri Court of Appeals
What are the MO Court of Appeals
What kind of jurisdiction does the MO
Court of Appeals have?
MO Circuit Courts
What are the MO Circuit Courts?
What kind of jurisdiction does the MO
Circuit Courts have?
How long is the term for a
MO Supreme Court Judge?
When do they retire?
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Municipal Courts
What is a Municipal Court?
What kind of jurisdiction does a Municipal
Court have?
Small Claims Court
What is Small Claims Court?
What kind of Jurisdiction does Small Claims
Court have?
Define Grand Jury.
Define Petit Jury.
Qualifications to be on a
Jury
1.
2.
3.
Missouri Non-partisan
Court Plan for Judicial
Selection
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