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State Government The Missouri Constitution

State Government The Missouri Constitution

First Constitution 1 of 5 Written in 1820 n Statehood – August 10, 1821

First Constitution 1 of 5 Written in 1820 n Statehood – August 10, 1821 n Established basic structure n Three branches n Included Bill of Rights n

First Constitution 2 of 5 Executive Branch under first constitution: n Governor – elected

First Constitution 2 of 5 Executive Branch under first constitution: n Governor – elected n Lt. Governor – elected n All others appointed n

First Constitution 3 of 5 Legislative Branch: General Assembly n Elected by popular vote

First Constitution 3 of 5 Legislative Branch: General Assembly n Elected by popular vote n Two houses (bicameral) n Each county had 1 House Representative (60) n

First Constitution n Judicial Branch Supreme Court n Circuit Courts n n All judges

First Constitution n Judicial Branch Supreme Court n Circuit Courts n n All judges appointed by governor for life 4 of 5

First Constitution n 5 of 5 Opposition to first constitution Salary of Governor ($2

First Constitution n 5 of 5 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 Reflected Civil War hostility n Freed Slaves (before 13 th) n “Iron-Clad”

1865 Constitution Reflected Civil War hostility n Freed Slaves (before 13 th) n “Iron-Clad” loyalty oath n Public education n

1875 Constitution Longer than first two n Set aside 25% of state money for

1875 Constitution Longer than first two n Set aside 25% of state money for schools n Strengthened governor’s power n

1945 Constitution Decided to rewrite rather than change 1875 Constitution n Currently in use

1945 Constitution Decided to rewrite rather than change 1875 Constitution n Currently in use n All political power comes from the people n

1945 Constitution 13 Articles n Amendments are placed within the articles n

1945 Constitution 13 Articles n Amendments are placed within the articles n

Article I 1 of 2 BILL OF RIGHTS n Adapted to “modern conditions” n

Article I 1 of 2 BILL OF RIGHTS n Adapted to “modern conditions” n

Article I n 2 of 2 Rights beyond U. S. Constitution: Rights for unions

Article I n 2 of 2 Rights beyond U. S. Constitution: Rights for unions n Removed discriminations against women n Extended freedom of speech to radio n Rights for crime victims n Separation of church & state; no state monies to churches n

Article II DISTRIBUTION OF POWER n Set up 3 branches of state government: legislative,

Article II DISTRIBUTION OF POWER n Set up 3 branches of state government: legislative, executive, judicial n

Article III n LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT n General Assembly House of Representatives n Senate n

Article III n LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT n General Assembly House of Representatives n Senate n

General Assembly n Two houses – bicameral House of Representatives n Senate n Sessions

General Assembly n Two houses – bicameral House of Representatives n Senate n Sessions begin in January n Make state laws n Equivalent of U. S. Congress n 1 of 2

General Assembly 2 of 2 Bills begin in either house (except appropriation bills begin

General Assembly 2 of 2 Bills begin in either house (except appropriation bills begin in House) n Committees study bills n Simple majority to pass n 2/3 vote to override governor’s veto (seldom occurs) n No pocket veto n

House of Reps. 1 of 4 163 Representatives n 163 Districts n 2 year

House of Reps. 1 of 4 163 Representatives n 163 Districts n 2 year term n Term Limits – 8 years or 4 terms n

House of Reps. n 2 of 4 Qualifications for House: 24 years old n

House of Reps. n 2 of 4 Qualifications for House: 24 years old n Qualified voter of Missouri for 2 years n Resident of district 1 year n

House of Reps. n Leadership: n Speaker: Todd Richardson n n (R-152) Wanda Brown

House of Reps. n Leadership: n Speaker: Todd Richardson n n (R-152) Wanda Brown n (R-57) 3 of 4

Senate 1 of 6 34 Senators n 34 Districts n Staggered 4 year term

Senate 1 of 6 34 Senators n 34 Districts n Staggered 4 year term n Odd # districts elected in presidential election years n

Senate 2010 2 of 6

Senate 2010 2 of 6

Today

Today

Senate 3 of 6 Term limits – 8 years or 2 terms n Approves

Senate 3 of 6 Term limits – 8 years or 2 terms n Approves governor’s appointments n Filibusters allowed n

Senate n 4 of 6 Qualifications for Senate: 30 years old n Qualified Missouri

Senate n 4 of 6 Qualifications for Senate: 30 years old n Qualified Missouri voter for 3 years n Resident of district 1 year n

Senate n 5 of 6 Leadership: n President n n Lt. Governor Mike Parson

Senate n 5 of 6 Leadership: n President n n Lt. Governor Mike Parson President Pro-tem n Ron Richard (R-32)

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Senate Our state senator 28 th District 6 of 6 ?

Senate Our state senator 28 th District 6 of 6 ?

Article IV n EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT n n n n Governor Succession Lt. Governor Secretary

Article IV n EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT n n n n Governor Succession Lt. Governor Secretary of State Attorney General Treasurer Auditor

Governor 1 of 4 4 year term n Term limit – 2 terms n

Governor 1 of 4 4 year term n Term limit – 2 terms n Chief executive officer n Appoints officials n Prepares budget n

Governor 2 of 4 Grants pardons, reprieves, commutes sentences n Line-item veto on appropriations

Governor 2 of 4 Grants pardons, reprieves, commutes sentences n Line-item veto on appropriations bills n State of State address n Can call extra sessions of the General Assembly n

Governor n 3 of 4 Qualifications for governor: 30 years old n U. S.

Governor n 3 of 4 Qualifications for governor: 30 years old n U. S. Citizen 15 years n Live in state 10 years n

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https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=C_6 q. Qqws. EFg n Eric Greitens

Succession Lieutenant Governor n President Pro-tem of Senate n Speaker of the House n

Succession Lieutenant Governor n President Pro-tem of Senate n Speaker of the House n Secretary of State n State Auditor n

Lt. Governor 1 of 2 4 year term, no limits n Qualifications same as

Lt. Governor 1 of 2 4 year term, no limits n Qualifications same as governor n Mike Parson n

Lt. Governor n 2 of 2 Responsibilities: President of Senate n Breaks ties in

Lt. Governor n 2 of 2 Responsibilities: President of Senate n Breaks ties in Senate n Acting governor when governor leaves the state n

Secretary of State 4 year term, no limits n Qualifications: n n n 25

Secretary of State 4 year term, no limits n Qualifications: n n n 25 years old, U. S. Citizen, live in state one year John (Jay) Ashcroft 1 of 2

Secretary of State n 2 of 2 Responsibilities: Keeps non-financial state records n Certifies

Secretary of State n 2 of 2 Responsibilities: Keeps non-financial state records n Certifies elections n Keeps State Seal n Publishes “Missouri Blue Book” n

Attorney General 4 year term, no limits n Qualifications: n n 30 years old,

Attorney General 4 year term, no limits n Qualifications: n n 30 years old, U. S. citizen, live in state one year Josh Hawley 1 of 2

Attorney General 2 of 2 Chief legal officer n Represents state in court n

Attorney General 2 of 2 Chief legal officer n Represents state in court n Issues legal opinions on laws & issues n

Treasurer 4 year term n Term limit – 2 terms n Qualifications: U. S.

Treasurer 4 year term n Term limit – 2 terms n Qualifications: U. S. citizen, live in state one year 1 of 2 n Eric Schmitt

Treasurer 2 of 2 Chief financial officer n Collects taxes n Invests state funds

Treasurer 2 of 2 Chief financial officer n Collects taxes n Invests state funds n Issues state payroll n

Auditor 1 of 3 4 year term, no limits n Only executive official NOT

Auditor 1 of 3 4 year term, no limits n Only executive official NOT elected during presidential election year n Nicole Galloway n

Auditor n 2 of 3 Qualifications: 30 years old n U. S. citizen 15

Auditor n 2 of 3 Qualifications: 30 years old n U. S. citizen 15 years n Live in state 10 years n (Same as governor) n

Auditor n 3 of 3 Responsibilities: Audits state agencies n Checks collection & spending

Auditor n 3 of 3 Responsibilities: Audits state agencies n Checks collection & spending of state money n Audits state treasury n

Article V n JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT Circuit Courts n Court of Appeals n Supreme Court

Article V n JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT Circuit Courts n Court of Appeals n Supreme Court n Missouri Plan n Appeal Decisions n

Circuit Courts 1 of 3 Original jurisdiction in state civil & criminal cases n

Circuit Courts 1 of 3 Original jurisdiction in state civil & criminal cases n Judges – elected n 6 year term n Over 600 circuit judges n

Circuit Courts n 2 of 3 Qualifications: 30 years old n Qualified voter 3

Circuit Courts n 2 of 3 Qualifications: 30 years old n Qualified voter 3 years n U. S. Citizen 10 years n Member Missouri Bar n Live in district n

Circuit Courts n Handling of Cases: n n Judge presides Possibly a jury Both

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) 3 of 3

Court of Appeals 1 of 3 Hear cases on appeal n Something in original

Court of Appeals 1 of 3 Hear cases on appeal n Something in original case not handled correctly n Located in n n Kansas City, St. Louis, Springfield

Court of Appeals 2 of 3 Each side argues questions of law n Panel

Court of Appeals 2 of 3 Each side argues questions of law n Panel of 3 judges n If appealed again, then full panel n

Court of Appeals n 3 of 3 Qualifications: 30 years old n Qualified MO

Court of Appeals n 3 of 3 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 7 Justices n Located in Jefferson City n Final appeal cases n

Supreme Court 7 Justices n Located in Jefferson City n Final appeal cases n State Constitution cases n State revenue laws cases n Final authority on State Constitution n 1 of 2

Supreme Court n 2 of 2 Qualifications: 30 years old n Qualified MO Voter

Supreme Court n 2 of 2 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 n Left to right: Judge Richard

Missouri Supreme Court Members n n n n n Left to right: Judge Richard B. (Rick) Teitelman (died Nov. 2016) Judge George W. Draper III Judge Zel M. Fischer Chief Justice Patricia Breckenridge Judge Laura Denvir Stith Judge Paul C. Wilson Judge Mary R. Russell W. Brent Powell (shown at left)

Missouri Plan 1 of 2 Non-partisan plan n Appeals Court judges n Supreme Courts

Missouri Plan 1 of 2 Non-partisan plan n Appeals Court judges n Supreme Courts justices n Commission provides governor with list of three names n

Missouri Plan 2 of 2 Governor choose one n Senate approves choice n Appointee

Missouri Plan 2 of 2 Governor choose one n Senate approves choice n Appointee serves at least 1 year, then retaining election is held in next general election n 12 year term n

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

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

Article VI LOCAL GOVERNMENT n 114 counties n St. Louis- city & county n

Article VI LOCAL GOVERNMENT n 114 counties n St. Louis- city & county n County officials: n n Assessor, Sheriff, Collector, Prosecuting Attorney, County Clerk

Article VII n n PUBLIC OFFICERS Impeachment rules n House impeaches n State Supreme

Article VII n n PUBLIC OFFICERS Impeachment rules n House impeaches n State Supreme Court tries 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 n 1 of 2 SUFFRAGE & ELECTIONS General Elections -

Article VIII n n n 1 of 2 SUFFRAGE & ELECTIONS General Elections - first Tuesday after first Monday in November in even numbered years Primary Elections - when party candidates are chosen to run in general election; held in spring of general election years

Article VIII n 2 of 2 Who Votes? U. S. citizen n Resident of

Article VIII n 2 of 2 Who Votes? U. S. citizen n Resident of MO n At least 18 years old n Properly registered n Cannot have had right taken away n

Article IX n EDUCATION Free public schools for all persons under 21 years of

Article IX n EDUCATION Free public schools for all persons under 21 years of age n Established free public libraries n

Article X n TAXATION Tax money used for public purposes only n Taxes must

Article X n TAXATION Tax money used for public purposes only n Taxes must be uniform n Sales tax most important n

Article XI n CORPORATIONS Rules for corporations, railroads, & banks n Forbids a state

Article XI n CORPORATIONS Rules for corporations, railroads, & banks n Forbids a state bank n

Article XII n 1 of 3 AMENDING THE CONSTITUTION n Constitutional Convention vote every

Article XII n 1 of 3 AMENDING THE CONSTITUTION n Constitutional Convention vote every 20 years on whether or not to revise or rewrite constitution

Article XII n 2 of 3 Proposing Amendments: Majority of each house n Initiative

Article XII n 2 of 3 Proposing Amendments: Majority of each house n Initiative petition (8% of voters in 2/3 of districts) n n Voters approve amendments

Article XII 3 of 3 Initiative – allows voters to propose laws & amendments

Article XII 3 of 3 Initiative – allows voters to propose laws & amendments n Referendum – allows voters to reject laws already passed n

Article XIII n PUBLIC EMPLOYEES Rules & benefits for public employees n Outlaws nepotism

Article XIII n PUBLIC EMPLOYEES Rules & benefits for public employees n Outlaws nepotism n

State Symbols 1 of 9 State Seal n State Bird - bluebird n State

State Symbols 1 of 9 State Seal n State Bird - bluebird n State Floral Emblem - white hawthorn blossom n

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State Symbols 2 of 9 State Song – “Missouri Waltz” n State Tree –

State Symbols 2 of 9 State Song – “Missouri Waltz” n State Tree – flowering dogwood n State Mineral - galena n

State Symbols 3 of 9 State Rock – Mozarkite n State Insect – honeybee

State Symbols 3 of 9 State Rock – Mozarkite n State Insect – honeybee n State Musical Instrument - fiddle n

State Symbols 4 of 9 State Fossil – crinoid n State Tree Nut –

State Symbols 4 of 9 State Fossil – crinoid n State Tree Nut – Eastern Black Walnut n State Animal – Missouri mule n

State Symbols 5 of 9 State American Folk Dance – square dance n State

State Symbols 5 of 9 State American Folk Dance – square dance n State Aquatic Animal – paddlefish n State Fish – channel catfish n

State Symbols n n n 6 of 9 State Horse – Missouri fox trotting

State Symbols n n n 6 of 9 State Horse – Missouri fox trotting horse State Dinosaur – hypsibema missouriense State Grape – Norton/Cynthiana Grape

State Symbols n n n 7 of 9 State Amphibian – American bullfrog State

State Symbols n n n 7 of 9 State Amphibian – American bullfrog State Day – Missouri Day 3 rd Wednesday in October State Capitol

State Symbols 8 of 9

State Symbols 8 of 9

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State Symbols n 9 of 9 Added in 2007 State n invertebrate – crayfish

State Symbols n 9 of 9 Added in 2007 State n invertebrate – crayfish grass – Big Bluestem game bird – Bobwhite Quail Reptile – Three-toed Box Turtle

State Symbol n Added 2008 n n Added 2012 n n State Dessert –

State Symbol n Added 2008 n n Added 2012 n n State Dessert – Ice Cream Cone State Symbol for Child Abuse Prevention Added 2014 n State Exercise

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