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other powers were reserved to the state governments, or to the people., under what amendment?
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Under the 10th Amendment
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U.S constitution governs(model of brevity)?
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The whole nations
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Why are state constitutions so long
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the propensity of drafters of state constitutions to get "bogged down" in the day-to-day details of government operation
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State missouri was allowed to join the union in what year?
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1821
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Which branch makes the states?
Which branch executes and administers the law?
Which branch interprets the law?
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Lesgislative
executive
judicial
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What is the function of the missouri general assembly- Sen and house?
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These two bodies pass laws for the general welfare, appropriate funds to carry on the functions of state government, and levy taxes to meet the costs of governing the state.
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State legislatures meet?
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Once a year
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The General Assembly can, however, upon a petition signed by---------
of the membership of both houses, convene in a special session for tShirty days
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3/4
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Who can call special cessions?
Missouri is divided into?
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The governor.
34 senatorial members.
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After each ten-year census a special bipartisan commission of ten members, appointed by the Governor, redraws the boundary lines to reflect the shifts in population. This is called?
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Redistricting.
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. If the commission fails to agree on new districts within six months of its appointment, What happens?
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Six appellate judges, appointed by the Supreme Court, redraw the senatorial districts.
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Who is the president and presiding officer of the Senate
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Lt. Gov
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Who presides over the senate?
who makes committee appointments and assigns bills to committees. ?
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President pro tem
same
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Qualifications for a senator
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At least 30 years of age 4 years
Qualified voter for 3 (half elected each biennium)
years in the state
Resident of district for
1 year
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Representatives qualifications?
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At least 24 years of age 2 years
Qualified voter for 2 All elected at same time
years in state
Resident of district for
1 year
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