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Referendum |
May be proposed by either a petition of not less than 5% of legal voters or by general assembly |
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Initiative |
A process used to create and pass laws using a number of signatures from the voters of Missouri 8% voters 2/3 of district |
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Missouri bicameral legislature |
Missouri general assembly |
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We use Missouri constitution written |
1945 |
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Missouri granted statehood |
August 10, 1821 |
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Military power governor has |
Commands the national guard |
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State Senate term |
4 years |
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How does a census affect the congressional districts in Missouri |
Determines the district lines by population |
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State representative term |
2 years |
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How supreme court and appellate judges gain a seat on the bench |
Submits names to governor Governor appoints |
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Number of terms governor can serve |
2 terms |
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3 types of curt systems for missouri |
Missouri supreme court Court of appeals Circuit court |
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Highest court |
Missouri supreme court |
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Lieutenant governor in charge of |
Volunteer coordinator Ceremonial head of state Senate |
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Member of exe branch determines tax finance |
State auditor |
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Article containing Bill or rights |
Article 1 |
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How long Legislature can serve |
4 years |
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Eho represents legal interests |
Attorney general |
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Primary election |
Elections done within parties to determine candidates for general elections |
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Missouri capital |
Jefferson city |
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Qualifications for state senate |
Qualified voter for 3 years Resident of district for 1 year Citizen for 3 years |
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Qualifications for state HOR |
24 years old Citizen for 3 years Qualified voter for 2 years |
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Chief financial officer |
State treasurer |
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Article dealing with Amending constitution |
12 |
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Member responsible for elections |
Secretary of state |
