Missouri Constitution Test Study Guide With
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History of Missouri Constitution - Memorize - Correct Answer-Next 4 questions.
Missouri has had how many Constitutions? - Correct Answer-4.
When was the current Constitution adopted? - Correct Answer-1945.
What part of the U.S. Constitution provides for "Reserve" Powers of the States?" - Correct
Answer-?
Why do state constitutions tend to be so much longer than the U.S. Constitution? - Correct
Answer-The U.S. Constitution, which has governed the nation for over 200 years, is a model
of brevity and is the oldest and shortest written constitution of any major government in the
world. It contains (including amendments) only approximately 7,500 words. The original
Constitution itself contained approximately 4,500 words, including the signatures of the
drafters.
Parts of Constitution - Memorize - Correct Answer-Next 7 questions.
What is a Preamble? - Correct Answer-A short statement telling purpose of the Constitution.
What is the Bill of Rights? - Correct Answer-A listing of certain freedoms that must not be
violated by the government.
What is Governmental Structure? - Correct Answer-Organization, branched of government
along with powers, duties.
What are the Local Governments? - Correct Answer-The creation, powers, duties, and types
of local government.
What are Special Subjects? - Correct Answer-Education, conservation, taxation, etc.
What is Voting and Elections? - Correct Answer-Qualifications for voting, dates of elections,
etc.
What are amendments? - Correct Answer-Provisions for amending the Constitution.
Preamble - Quickly read - Correct Answer-1 question
Compare with the wording of the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution. - Correct Answer-?
Bill of Rights - Art. 1 - Correct Answer-Next 11 questions
Skim over - Note the Bill of Rights location in the Constitution and glance at the rights
protected. - Correct Answer-
