Across
- 2. monitors state spending
- 4. voters submit proposed law to the people
- 5. The _______ voters elect members of the general assembly
- 6. held as needed
- 7. Laws are made two ways in Missouri, these are the two ways
- 9. The highest state court
- 11. _________________System is the most common type of city government in the state.
- 13. people vote on existing law
- 15. Also known as the chief legal officer
- 21. The missouri legislature is known as...
- 24. This the house of representatives and the senate put together
- 27. Exempted from taxation
- 29. This is how senators and representatives are elected
- 30. The missouri constitution may be ________
- 32. held in November of even numbered years
- 35. No U.S. or Missouri ________ employee may serve in the general assembly
- 36. investigates complaints by citizens against government
Down
- 1. The governor is _____________ from vetoing a bill approved by initiative or referendum because the people themselves said yes to it.
- 3. This is how judges are chosen
- 8. Also known as the chief financial officer
- 10. 18 years of age, United States citizen, must register (to prevent fraud), must live in an election district 30 days (residency requirement), must re-register if address or name changes. What are these requirements for?
- 12. held in April each year
- 14. The governor has the power to _____
- 16. This is how representation for the general assembly is determined
- 17. Local governments gain their power from the Missouri State _________
- 18. held in August of even numbered years
- 19. These were enforced in 1992, for how long one individual could serve in the general assembly, the maximum term for any house is 8 years.
- 20. The missouri law requires the budget to be ________
- 22. The cut-off age for a free, public education
- 23. Bill of Rights contains
- 25. Only the general assembly is allowed to do this
- 26. There are _____ elected officers of the executive branch
- 28. Also known as the chief elections officer, prepares ballots and certifies elections
- 31. This is something that prevents someone from voting.
- 33. elected to a four year term also known as the chief executive officer
- 34. Political power of and origin of the government
