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Bellringer

Learn about the government structure, geography, and demographics of the state of Missouri. Includes trivia about the state's symbols and regions.

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Bellringer

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  1. Bellringer Identify Mo’s state bird, flower, dance, song, tree and musical instrument. What do you know about the government? With your table partner complete the ABC brainstorm with as many things as you remember.

  2. Missouri Studies American History Miss Felker

  3. Missouri Trivia: State musical instrument Fiddle State song Missouri Waltz State tree Flowering dogwood State animal Mule State bird Bluebird State flower Hawthorn State insect Honey bee State folk dance Square dance State mineral Galena

  4. Missouri Demographics • 2010 census - approx. 5.988 million people (17th most populous) • 83 people per square mile • 21st in land size in the nation (70,000 square miles) • 2/3 of population is urban (cities or towns of 2500 or more people) • 1/3 of population is rural (cities or towns of 2500 or less people) • Kansas City = largest city (1/2 million people) • St. Louis = largest county (1 million people) • Average Income = $38,000 per household (34th in nation) • Bible Belt = predominately fundamentalist Christian

  5. Bellringer • Under what circumstances did Missouri become a part of the United States of America? • What is the state capital of Missouri?

  6. Geographic Regions • 4 major regions • Dissected Till Plains - north of Missouri River, very fertile soil • Osage Plains - western MO., between Missouri & Osage Rivers, flat prairie land; not as rich as Dissected Till Plains; used to grow corn and other grains • Ozark Plateau (highland) - southern part of state; south of the Osage and Missouri Rivers; forested hills & low mountains; (caves, recreation & tourism) • Mississippi Alluvial Plain - southeastern corner “boot heel”; once a swampy wilderness today has fertile farm land (sometimes called Mississippi lowlands)

  7. Rivers & Mountains • 3 major rivers: • Missouri - northwest border • Mississippi - eastern border (flows north to south - largest river in U.S.) • Osage - west-central MO.; flows into Lake of the Ozarks (largest lake in the state) • 2 mountain ranges: • Ozark Mts.- Ozark Plateau • St. Francois Mts. - southeast MO.; highest peak is Taum Sauk Peak

  8. Missouri Constitution and History Vocabulary (23 words) Writ of Habeas corpus Natural Resources Demographics Census Bible Belt Rural urban suburb Democracy Separation of Powers Majority Rule Limited Government Bicameral General Assembly Initiative Referendum Political Party Veto Pardon Impeachment Federalism Jurisdiction

  9. Today’s Work • Label and color the Missouri map • Work on Vocabulary • Vocabulary & Map Due Friday, Aug 21

  10. Bellringer • What are the 3 major rivers in Missouri?

  11. MO Constitution • Article I • Bill of Rights • #1 – Source of political power comes from the people • #5 – Freedom of religion • #8 – Freedom of speech • #9 – Right of peaceable assembly & petition • #15 – Unreasonable search and seizure prohibited • #22 – Right of trial by jury • #33 – Marriage , validity and recognition

  12. MO Constitution • Article II – • Distribution of Powers • (sometimes referred to as separation of powers) • 3 distinct departments (Branch) within the state government • Legislative • Executive • Judicial

  13. MO Constitution • Article III • Legislative Department (Branch) • Also known as “The General Assembly of the State of Missouri” • Main Duty (purpose) • Make Laws • Can override Governor’s veto

  14. The Legislative Branch General Assembly • Bicameral • 2 houses (House of Representatives and Senate) • allows for checks and balances • 163 members in the House • elected from House districts • based on state population taken from census (every 10 yrs) • 34 members in the Senate • elected from Senate districts • based on state population taken from census (every 10 yrs)

  15. The Legislative Branch Qualifications • Constitutional qualifications – as written in the Missouri State Constitution House Senate 24 yrs. 30 yrs. 2 yrs registered voter 3 yrs registered voter live in district - 1 yr live in district - 1 yr Term - 2 yrs Term - 4 yrs Limit of 8 yrs (4 terms) Limit of 8 yrs (2 terms)

  16. Who is the MO Representative for Seneca? • Who is the MO Senator for Seneca? • (Look it up!) • http://www.mo.gov/government/ • Legislative Branch

  17. Bellringer • Who is the Mo Representative for Seneca? • Who is the Mo Senator for Seneca? • What are constitutional qualifications for each?

  18. The Legislative BranchQualifications • Political qualifications • These qualifications are NOT required nor are they written in the constitution BUT….. historically are characteristics that help get a candidate elected. • Male, married, family • farmer/small businessman/lawyer • College graduate • has another job simultaneously (business owner, law firm, teacher, etc.)

  19. The Legislative Branch House of Representatives • Leader - Speaker of House • elected by other members – usually from majority party • Current – _________ • If speaker is unavailable - Speaker Pro Tempore • Current – _________

  20. The Legislative Branch Senate • Leader - President of the Senate • State Lieutenant Governor fills this role • Current – _____________ • President Pro Tempore acts as President when Lt. Gov. unavailable • Current – ______________

  21. The Legislative BranchHow to Pass a Law • Two lawmaking processes • 1. Voters elect representatives (General Assembly) • 2. Direct democracy - voters vote directly on proposals and issues • initiative & referendums • Mainly for local issues • School Bonds, Road Work, etc.

  22. How a bill becomes a law Conference Committee Governor or Referendum

  23. Bellringer • Joe decided there was too much pollution in Seneca. Joe spoke to Senator Richard and he agreed. What would Sen. Richard do to pass an air pollution law? (List the steps a bill must take to become a law)

  24. Bellringer & Assignments • Who is the current MO Speaker of the House? Speaker Pro Tempore? President of the Senate? President Pro Tempore? • When done complete the handout “Wilson’s Tax Relief”.

  25. MO Constitution • Article IV • Executive Department (Branch) • Main Purpose • Carry outlaws made by the Legislative Branch • Make rules and decisions affecting citizens • Six elected offices (current office holders) a. Governor – ____________ b. Lieutenant Governor - ______________ c. Secretary of State – _______________ d. Attorney General – ________________ e. State Treasurer – ___________________ f. State Auditor – __________________

  26. MO Constitution • Six elected offices (current office holders) a. Governor – Jay Nixon b. Lieutenant Governor – Peter Kinder c. Secretary of State – Jason Kander d. Attorney General – Chris Koster e. State Treasurer – Clint Zweifel f. State Auditor – Thomas Schweich

  27. The Executive Branch Governor - chief executive Constitutional Qualifications 30 yrs old U.S. citizen for at least 15 years live in Missouri for at least 10 years Political Qualifications Identify most common characteristics? Term • 4 year • limit to 2 terms

  28. The Executive Branch Powers of the Governor 1. Administrative powers a. Liaison for state and national government b. Supervise, appoint department heads, direct spending of appropriated funds 2. Legislative powers (checks and balances with legislative branch) a. Recommend Laws b. Propose Budget c. Veto or sign bills 3. Military Powers a. Direct National Guard b. Appoint commander to National Guard

  29. The Executive Branch Powers of the Governor 4. Judicial Review – (checks and balances with Judicial branch) a. Pardon – forgive a crime b. Reprieve – delay a sentence of punishment c. Commutation – shorten a sentence d. Extradition – return accused to site of crime 5. Symbol of State a. Ceremonial function *** ribbon cutting ceremony b. Proclaim special days *** Mark McGuire Day c. Seen as leader of the government

  30. The Executive Branch Powers of other Executive Branch officers: 1. Lieutenant Governor a. Ex-officio president of the State Senate b. Takes over for Governor when he or she is not available 2. Secretary of State a. Non-financial record keeper b. Prepare ballots, certify elections 3. Attorney General a. Chief Legal Officer b. Prosecute and defend state cases 4. State Treasurer a. Chief Financial Officer b. Care for and invest state funds 5. State Auditor a. State Accounting System b. Verify collection and spending of revenue

  31. Bellringer • Who is the current Governor of Missouri? • If you were governor what would you consider your most important role?

  32. MO Constitution • Article V • Judicial Department (Branch) • Main Purpose • settle disputes between two parties • Judicial review - decide whether a law or action of government conflicts with the constitution • Based on the idea of federalism • power is divided between national and state governments • Have courts at national level and courts at state level

  33. The Judicial BranchCourt Hierarchy

  34. The Judicial BranchSupreme Court of Missouri • 7 judges (justices) serve a 12 year term • Appointed by Governor • Approved by Missouri State Senate • Example of checks and balances • Chief justice - chosen every 2 years by other justices • Supreme Court Jurisdiction • Appellate - hear cases being appealed from lower courts • Exclusive • validity of U.S. treaty or law • part of Missouri constitution • Supervise all lower courts

  35. The Judicial BranchMissouri Court of Appeals • 3 districts • Eastern (St. Louis), Western (Kansas City), Southern (Springfield) • Appellate jurisdiction in all cases not taken by Supreme Court

  36. The Judicial BranchMissouri Circuit Courts • Majority of trials begin in Circuit Court • 45 judicial circuits in state (Newton County Court House) • 3 levels • Circuit division • Associate circuit division • Municipal division (Seneca Court)

  37. MO Constitution • Article VIII • Suffrage and Elections • Voting Rights • Missouri citizen for minimum of 30 days • 18 years of age and older • Regardless of race or gender • Exceptions: mentally incapacity or convicted of a felon • Article IX • Education • Public Education • All citizens allowed free public education up to the age of 21

  38. MO Constitution • Article XII • Amending the Constitution • Constitution is considered a “living document” and can be changed or amended 3 ways 1. General Assembly with a majority vote 2. Initiative – citizens petition for amendment 3. Referendum on Constitutional Convention – vote by citizens

  39. Missouri’s Economy(use “Missouri” – World Book Online) • Missouri's economy is highly diversified • Service industries • Give 2 examples • Types of manufactured products • Give 2 examples • Top mineral is ________________ • Other minerals included ________________________ • Agriculture is still very important • Give 4 examples of farming products

  40. Bellringer • In the Judicial Branch – What are Missouri’s 3 main levels of courts?

  41. Missouri’s Economy • Missouri's economy is highly diversified • Missouri's economy rests chiefly on industry and agriculture. • Aerospace and transportation equipment are the main manufactures • Food products, chemicals, printing and publishing, machinery, • Fabricated metals, and electrical equipment are also important.

  42. Coal in the west and north central sections, • Lead in the southeast • Zinc in the southwest. • Lead (Missouri has been the top U.S. producer), cement, and • Stone are the chief minerals produced.

  43. Based on Notes & Vocabulary • Identify 3 natural resources of Missouri. • Identify 3 physical characteristics of Missouri • Identify 3 human characteristics of Missouri • Give an example of Checks & Balances in the Missouri Constitution • Give an example of a rural area, an urban area, and a suburban area in Missouri.

  44. Missouri Trivia: State animal – MuleState bird – BluebirdState flower – HawthornState insect – Honey beeState folk dance – Square danceState mineral – GalenaState musical instrument – FiddleState song – Missouri Waltz; words by J.R. Shannon State tree – Flowering dogwood

  45. Bonus • Identify who holds each of the following positions: (1 point each) • Lt. Governor • Sec. of State • Attorney General • State Treasurer • State Auditor • Identify the following issues for the Bill of Rights: (1 point each) • #1 #5 • #8 #33

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