Missouri State Government

Principles Fundamental to American Constitutional Democracy

Principles Fundamental to American Constitutional Democracy

Principles Fundamental to American Constitutional Democracy

Federalism

14th Amendment & Due Process of Law

Hancock Amendment

Relationship Between National, State, and Local Governments

Reserved Powers

Concurrent Powers

State of Missouri Voter Requirements

Initiative vs. Referendums

Source of Revenue for State Revenue

State Capital of Missouri

Missouri Compromise

Missouri Executive Branch Governor – Chief Executive of Missouri Qualifications for Governor

30 years old US citizen for 15 years Missouri resident for 10 years

Terms 4 years 2 Term Limit

Governor Jay Nixon was elected by the people

Line of Succession to Governor

Legislative Powers of Governor

Executive Powers of Governor

Judicial Powers of Governor

Lieutenant Governor

Secretary of State

Executive Branch office which publishes state laws and documents

Secretary of State

Attorney General

Treasurer

Auditor

Legislative Branch Missouri General Assembly

Missouri General AssemblyHouse of Representatives

Missouri General AssemblySenate

How a Bill Becomes a Law

Leadership Positions Missouri General Assembly

Leadership Positions Missouri General Assembly

Missouri General Assembly Impeachment Process State House of Representatives has

the responsibility for impeachment (charge with a crime) of government officials

State Supreme Court serves as the jury in cases of impeachment

Powers of the Missouri General Assembly

Judicial Branch

Missouri Supreme Court

Missouri Court of Appeals

Missouri Circuit Courts

Municipal Courts

Small Claims Court

Grand Jury vs. Petit Jury

Qualifications to be on a Jury

Missouri Nonpartisan Court Plan