Missouri Constitution Test Questions &
Answers
What is the total number of constitutions Missouri has had? - ANS - 3 Constitutions
Missouri became a state in the year of? - ANS - 1821
What are the four structural par
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Missouri Constitution Test Questions &
Answers
What is the total number of constitutions Missouri has had? - ANS - 3 Constitutions
Missouri became a state in the year of? - ANS - 1821
What are the four structural parts of the Missouri Constitution? - ANS - Preamble, Article I (Bill
of Rights), 13 Articles, and Amendments
Missouri's current constitution was created in? - ANS - 1945
The three Branches of Government consist of? - ANS - Legislative Branch, Judicial Branch, and
Executive Branch
What does Missouri's General Assembly consist of? - ANS - Senate and House of
Representatives (Congress)
What type of session takes place between January and May 30th with the purpose of passing
bills? - ANS - General Session
What type of session is called by the governor or 3/4 members of both houses of the General
Assembly in order to deal with emergencies? - ANS - Special Session
What are the qualifications for a Missouri senator? - ANS - 30 years old, voter for 3 years, and a
resident of the district for 1 year
What is the term and term limit of a Missouri senator? - ANS - Term of 4 years; total limit is 2
terms (8 years)
How many members are in Missouri's senate? - ANS - 34 members based on population of
districts
What are the qualifications for a Missouri House of Representatives? - ANS - 24 years old, voter
for 3 years, and a resident of the district for 1 year
What is the term and term limit of a Missouri House of Representative? - ANS - Term of 2 years;
total limit is 4 terms (8 years)
How many members are in the Missouri House of Representatives? - ANS - 163 members based
on population
When does redistricting occur? - ANS - Census; every 10 years--redraw districts due to
population shifts
What is the referendum process and how does it work? - ANS - To void/reject laws passed by the
General Assembly
Need petition signed by % of voters in # of districts
What is the initiative process and how does it work? - ANS - To propose laws and amendments
to Constitution
Need petition signed by % of voters in #of districts
Who is the governor of Missouri? - AN
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