Missouri Constitution

2. The introductory statement of the Missouri Constitution that sets forth the general purposes and principles of government.
5. Courts established by municipalities to handle cases involving violations of local ordinances.
6. The branch of government responsible for enforcing the laws and administering the affairs of the state.
8. The principle that divides the functions of government among three branches: the executive, legislative, and judicial, to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful.
11. The lower chamber of the Missouri General Assembly, consisting of 163 members.
12. The branch of government responsible for making the laws.
13. The branch of government responsible for interpreting the laws and administering justice.
14. The upper chamber of the Missouri General Assembly, consisting of 34 members.
15. The highest court in the state of Missouri, consisting of seven judges.
16. The first ten amendments to the Missouri Constitution, which protect individual rights and liberties.

1. The legal principle that ensures fair treatment and procedures in the administration of justice.
3. the fundamental law of the state of Missouri that establishes the framework for governemnt and guarantees certain rights to citizens
4. The trial courts of general jurisdiction in Missouri, are divided into 45 circuits.
7. The system of controls that each branch of government exercises over the others to maintain a balance of power
9. The head of the executive branch, responsible for executing the laws and directing state policy.
10. The legislative branch of the Missouri government, consisting of two chambers: the Senate and the House of Representatives.