Missouri Government & Economy

What are the major purposes of the Missouri Constitution?

• to describe the organization, powers, and duties of the state government

• to make the laws of the state

• to tell who is in charge of the state of Missouri

• to describe the state government

Which of the following is an individual right?

• freedom of time

• freedom of press

• freedom of cartoons

• freedom of cars

What document guarantees individual rights?

• The St. Louis Post Dispatch

• The Decleration of Independence

• The Constitution

• The Missouri Compromise

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Which of the following allows a citizen to share their opinion?

• freedom of religion

• freedom of press

• freedom of speech

• freedom of the internet

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Which branch CREATES the laws?

• Executive

• Judicial

• Congress

• Legislative

Which branch of government can declare a law unconstitutional?

• Executive

• Judicial

• Congress

• Legislative

If the governor vetoes a bill, the bill can still become a law if:

• the veto is final, the bill can not become a law

• The approval of 2/3rds of the House

• The Approval of 2/3rds of BOTH the House and the Senate

• The approval of 3/4ths of the Senate

How can a Missourian be a responsible citizen?

• obeying laws

• paying taxes

• voting

• all of these

How do the courts resolve disagreements?

• the judges decides the outcome

• the jury decides the outcome

• the judge and jury decide the outcome

• none of these

What is the careful use of money, resources, and means of production?

• taxes

• goods

• services

• economy