1. Missouri Constitution Unit

2. Outline of the Missouri Constitution
Article 1 – Bill of Rights (34 sections)
Article 2 – Distribution of Power
Article 3 – Legislative Branch
Article 4 – Executive Branch
Article 5 – Judicial Branch
Article 6 – Local Government
Article 7 – Public Officers
Article 8 – Suffrage & Elections
Article 9 – Education
Article 10 – Taxation
Article 11 – Corporations, Railroads and Banks
Article 12 – Amending the Constitution
Article 13 – Public Employees
Three Branches of Government
* Areas of Focus

3. Preamble to the Missouri Constitution
We the people of Missouri, with profound reverence for the Supreme Ruler of the Universe, and grateful for His goodness, do establish this constitution for the better government of the state.

4. Number of Constitutions
1st – (Statehood)
2nd – (End of the Civil War)
3rd – (End of Reconstruction)
4th – (Reform of Government)
*Current Constitution in Red

5. MO Branches of Government
Legislative Branch – Make Laws
Executive Branch – Enforce Laws
Judicial Branch – Interpret Laws

6. Capitol of Missouri
Jefferson City, Missouri

7. Missouri Constitution Test
Constitution – Basic
#1 priority of the General Assembly – Education
The MO Constitution is published by the Secretary of State.
Missouri’s electoral votes – 10 – based on population. 8 Reps + 2 Senators = 10 Electors

8. Missouri Constitution Test
Constitution – Definitions
Lobbyists – Group of people who try to persuade legislators and state officials to pass legislation they support.
Initiative – You or a group of people can petition legislators to make a law or add an amendment to the MO Con.
Nepotism – Hiring relatives to state jobs (illegal favoritism).
Treason – making war against the state or helping its enemies. Number of witnesses to be convicted of treason in the state of MO – 2 or on a confession in court.