Missouri Government Study Guide

The ___________ divides power between the three branches of Missouri's government.

• the Missouri Compromise

• Missouri Constitution

• Declaration of Independence

• the governor

Ture or False: Our state government is designed in the same way as our national government.

• True

• False

Match the following

• judicial

• made up of two "houses"

• legislative

• decides what the laws mean

• executive

• carries out the state laws

Match the following

• executive

• creates laws

• judicial

• court systems lead by judges

• legislative

• led by the governor

which of the following are true about the governor of Missouri? Pick three.

• must be at least 30 years old

• in charge of the judicial system

• appointed by the President

• can sign bills into law or veto them

• appoints judges

Which branch of state government can help its citizens resolve conflicts?

• legislative

• judicial

• executive