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Constitution Test Flashcards - Missouri
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- 1How is a law passed in Missouri?In Missouri, a law is passed by the General Assembly and signed
by the governor. - 2What do search warrants protect citizens from?Search warrants protect citizens from unreasonable searches
and seizures. - 3Federalismthe system in which powers are divided among the
national, state, and local government. - 4How are leaders held accountable?The constitution contains a process to ensure that leaders are
accountable by the impeachment process. - 5First AmendmentThe first amendment to the Constitution provides freedom of
religion, speech, press, and assembly. - 6Popular Sovereigntythe government's authority comes from
the people. - 7What does the Missouri Supreme Court hear?Missouri Supreme Courts hear appeals from convictions in
Missouri courts. - 8Powers of the Missouri GovernorThe governor of Missouri has the power to veto laws, enforce
laws and pardon criminals. - 9Missouri LegislationThe Missouri legislation is the General Assembly
- 10SupermajorityIf the president vetoes a bill it can still become law if both
houses pass it by a 2/3 majority - 11The Supremacy ClauseThe Supremacy Clause states that the Constitution is
superior to all laws in the US. - 12Who becomes President if the President and Vice-President both die?If the President and Vice-President both die the Speaker of
the House becomes President. - 13Additional Role of The Missouri GovernorThe Governor is also the Commander-in-Chief of the
Missouri National Guard. - 14Republic v MonarchyA republic requires more from its citizen than a monarchy
- 15What do Missouri Supreme Court justices not have to do?Missouri Supreme Court justices do not serve for life
- 16Where is Legislative Power in Missouri?In Missouri, the legislative power is in the General Assembly.
- 17# of Senators in each stateThere are 2 Senators from each state for a total of 100 in the Senate.
- 18What power does the Missouri Governor have that the President does not?The Governor of Missouri possesses the power to have the line
item veto, this is a power that the President does NOT have. - 19What amendment was cited in Texas v JohnsonThe first amendment was cited in the case of Texas v Johnson due to freedom of “expression”.
- 20What responsibilities do the Senate and House of Representatives share?The Senate and House of Representatives share responsibility for passing laws in the legislation.
- 21Who passes and signs laws?Laws are passed by the House and Senate and signed by the President.
- 22How many years after the Constitution was the Bill of Rights adopted?The Bill of Rights was adopted 2 years after the Constitution.
- 23What does Missouri's Supreme Court use?Missouri’s Supreme Court uses majority ruling, is limited to 12-year terms, and hears appeals from lower courts.
- 2414th AmendmentThe 14h amendment guarantees equal protection under the laws.
- 25Concurrent PowersConcurrent powers are those that are shared by both the federal and state government.
- 26The ConstitutionThe Constitution is the highest law in the nation.
- 27# of Representatives each stateThe number of representatives each state has is based on population.
- 28What is not a concurrent power?Making treaties is not a concurrent power.
- 29What does the US Constitution not address?The US Constitution does not address the issue of world peace.
- 30Purpose of the Impeachment ProcessThe impeachment process was created for the removal of elected and appointed officials.
- 31What can the Missouri Governor grant?The Missouri Governor can grant pardons.
- 32How is the President's power limited?The federal government's power has been limited since the Constitution was written by limiting it to two four-year terms in office.
- 33How are Missouri State Senators elected?Missouri State Senators are elected from districts based on population.
- 34Recall ElectionsRecall elections allow voters to remove elected officials from office.
- 35The Supremacy ClauseThe Supremacy Clause states that the national government
is superior to state governments. - 36Why was the Bill of Rights added?The Bill of Rights was added due to the establishment of Article V.
- 37Who approves and nominates Federal Judges?Federal judges are nominated by the president and approved by the Senate.
- 38Marbury v MadisonMarbury v. Madison established the power of courts to
decide if a law is constitutional. - 392nd AmendmentThe 2nd amendment was created to give citizens the ability
to resist an oppressive government. - 40Amendments 4-7Amendments 4-7 defend the rights of the accused.
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