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MO Constitution

MO Constitution. Governor. Our current governor is Jay Nixon (Democrat) The capital of the state of Missouri is Jefferson City Missouri became a state in 1821. Missouri Constitution. Missouri created a new state constitution in 1945. One that we still use today.

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MO Constitution

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  1. MO Constitution

  2. Governor • Our current governor is Jay Nixon (Democrat) • The capital of the state of Missouri is Jefferson City • Missouri became a state in 1821.

  3. Missouri Constitution • Missouri created a new state constitution in 1945. One that we still use today

  4. Governor vetoes and other information • If the governor vetoes a bill created by the Missouri legislature a 2/3’s vote in both houses may override his veto • If the governor appoints someone to government position it must be approved by Senate • If something were to happen to him the next person in line to take over is the Lieutenant Governor

  5. Senate and House of Representatives • There are 163 members in the Missouri House of Representatives and 34 members in the Missouri Senate • Term for senators is 4 years • Term for house of representatives is 2 years • In cases of impeachment the House will impeach and the Senate will serve as judge

  6. Misc Information on the test • The department of revenue deals with money coming into the state • Elections in which parties choose their candidates is called primary elections

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