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Missouri Government
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History
Missouri admitted to Union in 1821 MO’s only President- Harry Truman Capital City- Jefferson City Constitution written-1945
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Legislative Branch
Known as the General Assembly Legislative sessions last from Jan.-May MO House/Senate districts based on
population Boundaries/seats are reapportioned after
census
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MO Senate
Presiding officer: Lt. Governor 34 Members 4-year terms/limit of 2 terms President Pro Tempore-assigns bills to
committee Requirements:
-30 yrs of age
-MO voter 3 yrs
-District resident for one year
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House of Representatives
Presiding Member: Speaker of House 163 members 2-year terms/limit of 4 terms Requirements:
-24 years of age
-MO voter 2 years
-District resident 1 year
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Bill Becomes Law
Process:1. Bill introduced-15,000 annually/10-15% pass2. Committee3. Hearings-changes made4. Debate-Filibuster possible in Senate5. Vote6. To Governor
-Sign-Veto or Line Item Veto-Both houses can override with
2/3 vote-Not sign & 15 days becomes law
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Missouri Voting and Election Info.
General elections held in Nov. every 2 years-Fill offices
Primary elections allow parties to select candidates to run in general elections
Voting Requirements:-18 yr. old (can register at 17 ½)-Live in state/district-Registered to vote
(Motor Voter Law ’95-allows citizens to register at DMV)
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MO Law & Amendment
Initiative-voters can place an item on the ballot– Requires signatures on a petition– If passed by the voters it becomes a law without the General
Assembly Referendum-law that originates in legislature but then must
be put to popular vote– Usual done when the issue is controversial– EX: Cigarette Tax increase last election
Voters approve all amendments to MO Constitution with 2/3 vote
Recall- voters can petition to have a member of the government removed mid-term…requires a vote
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Executive Branch Offices
Attorney General- Chief legal officer of state Treasurer-Receives & pays out state $$$$ Auditor-Audits state agencies Sec. of State- Publishes state
laws/documents Voters- Elect each of these offices
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Governor
JAY NIXON Terms:
-4 years/2 term limit Qualifications:
-30 yrs. old
-US citizen 15 yrs.
-Live in MO 10 yrs.
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Governor’s Basic Powers
Judicial Powers: grants pardons, reprieves, and commutations
State Commander-in-Chief: National Guard Chief Legislator: suggesting bills, signs/vetoes bills,
calls special session of General Assembly Chief Executive: enforces laws Chief Administrator: Line-item veto- strike out a portion
of a revenue bill and presents budget to General Assembly
Chief of State: ceremonial head of state
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Lieutenant Governor
Peter Kinder TERMS:
-4 years/2 terms QUALIFICATIONS:
-30 years old-U.S. citizen for 15 years-Live in state 10 years
Duties:-President of the Senate-Acting Gov. if needed-Breaks tie in Senate-Ombudsman
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Secretary of State
Robin Carnahan Terms:
-4 years/2 terms Qualifications:
-25 years old-U.S. Citizen-Live in state 1 year
Duties:-Non-financial record keeper-Prepare ballots-Certify elections
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Attorney General
CHRIS KOSTER Terms:
-4 years/2 terms Qualifications:
-30 years old-U.S. Citizen-Live in state 1 year
Duties:-Chief Legal Officer -Prosecute and defend state cases-Give advisory opinions
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Treasurer
Clint Zweifel Terms:
-4 years/2 terms Qualifications:
-25 years old-U.S. Citizen-Live in state 1 year
Duties:-Chief financial officer-Care for & invest state funds
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State Auditor
Susan Montee Terms:
-4 years/2 terms Qualifications:
-30 years old-U.S. Citizen 15 years-Live in state 10 years
Duties:-Check collection & spending of money by state agencies-set up accounting system for state and local government
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Order of Succession
Governor
Lt. Governor
President Pro Tempore of Senate
Speaker of House
Sec. of State
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2000 GUBERNATORIAL SUCCESSION
OCTOBER, 2000: Governor Mel Carnahan died in a plane crash.
NOVEMBER, 2000: Governor Mel Carnahan was on the ballot to become a US Senator and won.
NOVEMBER, 2000: Gubernatorial Succession occurred to fill the seat of Governor until the newly elected Governor would be inaugurated in January.
JANUARY, 2001: New Governor was inaugurated and the US Senate seat vacancy from Missouri was filled by gubernatorial appointment.
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The Judicial Branch
MO Supreme Court
MO Court of Appeals
MO Circuit Court
MO Municipal Courts
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Missouri Supreme Court
Highest court Original & appellate jurisdiction
– Usually concerned with determining whether someone got a fair trial.
7 judges 12 year terms Decisions here are final
(Unless appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court)
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MO Court of Appeals
2nd highest court Appellate jurisdiction Divided into 3 districts
-Eastern District
-Western District
-Southern District
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MO Circuit Courts
Circuit-name for regional units into which MO courts are divided.
Original jurisdiction-most cases begin here Felonies, misdemeanors, civil cases, juvenile
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MO Municipal Courts
Original jurisdiction for misdemeanors, violations
Small Claims-min. of $3,000 w/o lawyer– Money may be awarded for damages
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How Judges Are Selected
Missouri Non-Partisan Plan
-SC & Appellate judges nominated by judicial commission
-3 nominees given to Gov. to appoint 1
-After serving 1 year, judge must be voted in
-In not voted in, process starts over JUDGES MUST RETIRE AT AGE 70