State Government The Missouri Constitution A State is

State Government The Missouri Constitution

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First Constitution 1. When was Missouri’s first constitution written? n 1820 n 2. When did Missouri become a state? n August 10, 1821 n

First Constitution n n Established basic structure of the government Three branches n n n Legislative Executive Judicial

First Constitution n Alexander Mc. Nair Executive Branch under first constitution: n Governor – elected n Lt. Governor – elected n All others appointed

First Constitution 3. What do we call our legislative branch? n General Assembly n 4. How are legislators chosen? n Elected by popular vote n Two houses (bicameral) n Each county had 1 House Representative (60) n

First Constitution Judicial Branch n Supreme Court n Circuit Courts n At this time, all state judges were appointed by governor for life n

First Constitution n Opposition to first constitution Salary of Governor ($2 K) n Life term of judges n Appointed executives n Under representation in the House n

1865 Constitution 5. In what year was Missouri’s second constitution written? n 1865 n Reflected Civil War hostility n Freed Slaves (before 13 th) n John Tyree

1865 Constitution n 6. What was the “Iron-Clad” loyalty oath? n n Required people swear they had not supported the South during the war, or they could not hold public office or certain jobs Public education

1875 Constitution 7. When was our third constitution written? n 1875 n Longer than first two n Set aside 25% of state money for schools n Strengthened governor’s power n

1945 Constitution 8. When was the constitution we still use today written? n 1945 n Decided to rewrite rather than change the 1875 Constitution n 9. Who holds all political power in the state? n Power comes from the people n

1945 Constitution 10. How many articles are in the Missouri Constitution? n 13 Articles n 11. Where amendments located in the state constitution? n They are placed within the articles n

Article I BILL OF RIGHTS n 12. Where are the Bill of Rights located in the Missouri Constitution? n Article I n Adapted to “modern conditions” n

Article I n Rights beyond U. S. Constitution: n Rights for unions n Removed discriminations against women n Extended freedom of speech to radio n Rights for crime victims

Article I n n Separation of church & state; no state monies to churches 13. What is the fact that the state cannot spend state money on churches known as? n Separation of church and state

Article II n n 14. What is the title of Article II? n DISTRIBUTION OF POWER Set up 3 branches of state government: legislative, executive, judicial

Article III n n 15. What is the title of Article III? n LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT 16. What two groups make up the General Assembly? n House of Representatives n Senate

General Assembly n n Two houses – bicameral n House of Representatives n Senate 17. When do sessions begin in the General Assembly? n January

Lawmakers Begin 2018 Legislative Session n n 1: 43 https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=To 1 goqxx. FA

General Assembly n n 18. What is the job (duty) of the General Assembly? n Make state laws 19. The General Assembly is the equivalent of what on the federal level? n U. S. Congress

Leadership Missouri Legislative Simulation n n 1: 43 https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=xux xaexp. Qp. U

General Assembly Bills begin in either house n 20. What types of bills must begin in the House? n Appropriation bills n 21. Where is most of the work on bills completed? n Committees study bills n Simple majority to pass n

General Assembly 2/3 vote to override governor’s veto n 22. How often are the governor’s vetoes overridden? n Seldom n No pocket veto n

Virtual Tour of the Capitol n n 12: 23 https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=JJX Gx 2 y 2 znk

House of Reps. 23. How many Missouri Representatives are there? n 163 n 24. What is the term length for representatives? n 2 year term n

House of Reps. n 25. What are the term limits for the Missouri House? n 8 years or 4 terms

House of Reps. n 26. What are the Qualifications for the Missouri House? n 24 years old n Qualified voter in Missouri for 2 years n Resident of district 1 year

House of Reps. n Leadership: n Speaker: Elijah Haahr n n (R-134) 27. Who is our state representative? n Rodger Reedy n (R-57)

Rep. Rodger Reedy (R-57) & Speaker Elijah Haahr (R-134) Rodger Reedy Elijah Haahr

Senate 28. How many Missouri senators are there? n 34 n 29. Length of Missouri senator’s term? n Staggered 4 year term n Odd # districts elected in presidential election years n

Senate 2 of 6 2010 Election

Current Districts

Senate 30. What are the term limits for a Missouri senator? n 8 years or 2 terms n 31. What can only the senate do? n Approve governor’s appointments n Filibuster n

Senate n 32. What are the qualifications for the Missouri senate? n 30 years old n Qualified Missouri voter for 3 years n Resident of district 1 year

Senate Mike Kehoe n Leadership: n 33. Who is the President of the Senate? n Lt. Governor Mike Kehoe n 34. Who is the day-to-day leader of the Senate? n President Pro-tem n Dave Schatz (R-26) Dave Schatz

Senate Our state senator 28 th District Sandy Crawford

Article IV n 35. What is the title of Article IV? n EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT n n n n Governor Succession Lt. Governor Secretary of State Attorney General Treasurer Auditor

Missouri Governor’s Mansion n n 9: 06 https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=o. E b. Crs 1 nsj. Q

Governor n n 36. How long is the term of the governor? n 4 year term 37. How long is the term limit for governor? n 2 terms

Governor 38. Who is the chief executive officer of Missouri? n Governor n Appoints officials n Prepares budget n

Governor n 39. As judicial leader what can the governor do? n n Grant pardons, reprieves, and commutes sentences 40. When can the governor use the line-item veto? n On Appropriations bills

Governor n n 41. Who delivers the State of State address? n Governor 42. Who can call extra sessions of the General Assembly? n Governor Mike Parson

Governor n 43. What are the qualifications to be governor of Missouri? n 30 years old n U. S. Citizen 15 years n Live in state 10 years

Governor n Mike Parson n Missouri’s 55 th Governor

Succession n 44. Name the first three offices in line for the governor’s office. n Lieutenant Governor n President Pro-tem of Senate n Speaker of the House n Secretary of State n State Auditor

Lt. Governor 45. What is the length of term for the Lt. Governor? n 4 year term, no limits n 46. What are the qualifications to be Lt. Governor? n 30 years old, U. S. Citizen for 15 years, live in MO 10 years n Mike Kehoe

Lt. Governor n 47. What are the responsibilities of the Lt. Governor? n President of Senate n Breaks ties in Senate n Acting governor when governor leaves the state

Secretary of State n 48. What is the term length for the Secretary of State? n n 4 year term, no limits 49. What are the qualifications to be Secretary of State? n 25 years old, U. S. Citizen, live in state one year John (Jay) Ashcroft

Secretary of State n 50. What are some of the responsibilities of the Secretary of State? n Keeps non-financial state records n Certifies elections n Keeps State Seal n Publishes “Missouri Blue Book”

Attorney General 51. What is the term length for Attorney General? n 4 year term, no limits n Qualifications to be Attorney General n 30 years old, U. S. citizen, live in state one year n Eric Schmitt

Attorney General 52. Who is the Chief legal officer of the state? n Attorney General n Represents state in court n Issues legal opinions on laws & issues n

Treasurer n 53. Term and Limits for Treasure? n n 4 year term; limit of 2 terms Qualifications: U. S. citizen, live in state one year Scott Fitzpatrick

Treasurer 54. Who is the Chief financial officer of the state? n Treasurer n Collects taxes n Invests state funds n Issues state payroll n

Auditor 56. How long is the term for state auditor? n 4 year term, no limits n 57. Who is the only executive official NOT elected during presidential election years n State Auditor n Nicole Galloway

Auditor n Qualifications: 30 years old n U. S. citizen 15 years n Live in state 10 years n (Same as governor) n

Auditor n 58. What are some of the responsibilities of the auditor? n Audits state agencies n Checks collection & spending of state money n Audits state treasury

Article V n 59. What is Article V titled? n JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT Circuit Courts n Court of Appeals n Supreme Court n Missouri Plan n Appeal Decisions n

Circuit Courts 60. Who has original jurisdiction in state civil & criminal cases n Circuit Courts n 61. How are state circuit court Judges chosen? n They are elected n 6 year term n Over 600 circuit judges n

Circuit Courts n Qualifications: n 30 years old; Qualified voter 3 years; U. S. Citizen 10 years; Live in district n 62. What organization must all Missouri judges be a member of? n Missouri Bar

Circuit Courts n Handling of Cases: n n Judge presides Possibly a jury Both sides present evidence Benton Co. - Michael Hendrickson (30 th Circuit Court)

Court of Appeals Hear cases on appeal n Something in original case not handled correctly n 63. Where are Missouri’s Courts of Appeal located? n Kansas City, St. Louis, Springfield n

Court of Appeals Each side argues questions of law n Panel of 3 judges n If appealed again, then full panel n

Court of Appeals n Qualifications: 30 years old n Qualified MO Voter 9 years n U. S. citizen 15 years n Member Missouri Bar n Live in District n

Supreme Court n 64. How many justices on Missouri’s Supreme Court? n 7 Justices Located in Jefferson City n Final appeal cases n

Supreme Court n State Constitution cases n State revenue laws cases n 65. Who is the final authority on the State Constitution? n Missouri Supreme Court

Supreme Court n Qualifications: 30 years old n Qualified MO Voter 9 years n U. S. citizen 15 years n Member Missouri Bar n

Missouri Supreme Court Members n n n n Left to right: Judge Patricia Breckenridge Judge Mary R. Russell Judge George W. Draper III Chief Justice Zel M. Fischer Judge Paul C. Wilson Judge W. Brent Powell Judge Laura Denvir Stith

Missouri Plan Non-partisan plan n 67. What judges are chosen by the Missouri Plan? n n Appeals Court judges Supreme Courts justices Commission provides governor with list of three names

Missouri Plan Commission provides governor with list of three names n Governor chooses one n Senate approves choice n

Missouri Plan Appointee serves at least 1 year, then retaining election is held in next general election n 12 year term n n 68. What does the Missouri Plan do to the governor’s choice of judges? n Restricts it

Missouri Plan – A Model for the Nation n n 10: 20 https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=No e. Xycc 0 l. Jk

Appeal Decisions Opinion of the Court n Dissenting Opinion n Concurring Opinion n

Article VI n n 69. What is the title of Article VI? n LOCAL GOVERNMENT 70. How many counties are there in Missouri? n 114

Article VI n n 71. What place functions as a city and a county? n St. Louis 72. Name some county officials: n Assessor, Sheriff, Collector, Prosecuting Attorney, County Clerk

Article VII 73. What is the title of Article VII? n PUBLIC OFFICERS n Impeachment rules n House impeaches n 74. In the state of Missouri who tries impeachment cases? n State Supreme Court n

Article VII n Impeachment rules n Special commission tries governor or Supreme Court justice n All states except Oregon allow for impeachment of governor n Nationally, 19 governors have been impeached, only 8 have been removed from office, most resign

Article VIII n n 75. What is the title of Article VIII? n SUFFRAGE & ELECTIONS 76. When are General Elections held? n First Tuesday after first Monday in November in even numbered years

Article VIII 77. What happens in Primary Elections? n Parties choose their candidates to run in general election n Generally held in spring of general election years n

Article VIII n Who Votes? n U. S. citizen n Resident of MO n At least 18 years old n Properly registered n Cannot have had right taken away

Article IX 78. What is the Title of Article IX? n EDUCATION n Free public schools for all persons under 21 years of age n Established free public libraries n

Article X 79. What is the title of Article X? n TAXATION n Tax money used for public purposes only; Taxes must be uniform n 80. What is the most important tax in the state? n Sales tax n

Article XI 81. What is the title of Article XI? n CORPORATIONS n Rules for corporations, railroads, & banks n Forbids a state bank n

Article XII 82. What is the title of Article XII? n AMENDING THE CONSTITUTION n 83. How often is a Constitutional Convention vote taken? n At least every 20 years n Vote on whether or not to revise or rewrite constitution n

Article XII 84. How can Amendments be proposed? n Majority of each house n Initiative petition n 85. Who approves amendments? n Voters n

Article XII n n 86. This allows voters to propose laws & amendments n Initiative 87. This allows voters to reject laws already passed n Referendum

Article XIII 88. What is the title of Article XIII? n PUBLIC EMPLOYEES n Rules & benefits for public employees; outlaws nepotism n 89. What is nepotism? n Hiring that benefits relatives n

State Symbols State Seal n 90. State Bird? n Bluebird n 91. State Floral Emblem? n White hawthorn blossom n

State Symbols 92. State Song n “Missouri Waltz” n 93. State Tree n Flowering dogwood n 94. State Mineral n Galena n

State Symbols n 95. State Rock n n State Insect n n Mozarkite Honeybee State Musical Instrument n Fiddle

State Symbols 96. State Fossil n Crinoid n 97. State Tree Nut n Eastern Black Walnut n State Animal n Missouri mule n

State Symbols State American Folk Dance – Square Dance n State Aquatic Animal – Paddlefish n State Fish – Channel Catfish n

State Symbols n State Horse n n State Dinosaur n n Missouri fox trotting horse hypsibema missouriense State Grape n Norton/Cynthiana Grape

State Symbols State Amphibian – American bullfrog n State Day – Missouri Day 3 rd Wednesday in October n State Capitol n

State Symbols

State Symbols State n invertebrate – Crayfish grass – Big Bluestem game bird – Bobwhite Quail Reptile – Three-toed Box Turtle

Newest Symbols 2008 - State Dessert – Ice Cream Cone n 2012 - State Symbol for Child Abuse Prevention n 2014 - State Exercise – Jumping Jack n