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Goverment

Web Quest

The Voice of the People

Directions: ​Read each question carefully; determine what is being asked, then select one or more of the websites listed below the question to determine the answer. If you choose, you my use additional sites or browsers for research.

PREAMBLE

1. Read the preamble to the Missouri Constitution. Why does Missouri’s constitution exist? ​http://www.moga.mo.gov/const/preamble.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Constitution_of_Missouri

Make a better government for Missouri

ARTICLE I BILL OF RIGHTS

1. Paraphrase the following excerpt in your own words “…that all political power is vested in and derived from the people, is founded upon their will only, and is instituted solely for the good of the whole.” http://www.moga.mo.gov/const/T01.HTM

People vest and derived into the political power and are only founded by their will. Their purpose is for good only.

1. Which words or statements in Article I, Section 2, explain the purpose of the Missouri Constitution? ​http://www.moga.mo.gov/const/T01.HTM http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Constitution_of_Missouri

The constitution is intended to promote the general welfare of the people, all have the fight to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

1. Summarize your religious freedoms in Missouri, according to Article I, Sections 2&6. ​http://www.moga.mo.gov/const/T01.HTM http://www.moga.mo.gov/const/a01005.htm

Some religious freedoms that we have in Missouri are natural rights,

equality under the law, and freedom to practice any religion.

1. John Doe is not a member of any church or religion and wants to run for governor. When he went to declare himself a candidate, the clerk denied his request because of his non-religious beliefs. Were his constitutional rights denied? ​http://www.moga.mo.gov/const/T01.HTM

Yes his rights were denied because he didn’t have a religion. He has the freedom to practice any religion he wants to.

1. Amendment I of the U.S. Constitution states, “Congress shall make no law respecting the establishment, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press, or the right of the people to peaceably assemble…”. Does Article I, Sections 7, 8, and 9 of the Missouri Constitution give you the same fundamental rights in Missouri? Using specifics, explain your answer. ​http://www.moga.mo.gov/const/T01.HTM http://www.moga.mo.gov/const/t01.htm

Yes because in section 7 it doesn’t favor a religion by giving money. Section 8 gives you the right to speak, write, publish, etc. no matter the religion. Section 9 gives them the right to peacefully petition with any other religion they have.

1. Article I, Sections 10, 11, 12 and 13 address due process of law, imprisonment for debt, habeas corpus and ex post facto. Explain how these rights help guarantee due process of law. http://ballotpedia.org/Article_I,_Missouri_Constitution http://www.sos.mo.gov/pubs/missouri_constitution.pdf

Nobody is guilty until proven otherwise and they shall not be deprived of life, liberty, or property. They can’t be imprisoned because of debt or unpaid fines. Their privilege of the writ of habeas corpus shall never be suspended.

1. List the rights of the accused in criminal proceedings as stated in Article I, Sections 15-21, of

the Missouri ​Constitution. Are these rights found in the U.S. Constitution? If so, where? Unreasonable Search and Seizure Prohibited–Contents and Basis of Warrants Grand Juries–Composition–Jurisdiction to Convene–Powers Indictments and Informations in Criminal Cases–Exceptions Rights of Accused in Criminal Prosecutions Depositions in Felony Cases Self-Incrimination and Double Jeopardy Self-Incrimination and Double Jeopardy Excessive Bail and Fines–Cruel and Unusual Punishment

Yes they are​http://ballotpedia.org/Article_I,_Missouri_Constitution http://www.moga.mo.gov/const/t01.htm 9. Article I, Sections 27 explains eminent domain. Define this term and explain under what conditions state or local government may “take your property”? http://www.moga.mo.gov/const/T01.HTM https://www.mobar.org/uploadedFiles/Home/Publications/Legal_Resources/Brochures_a nd_Booklets /eminent%20domain.pdf Eminent domain is the power of local, state or federal government agencies to take private property for public use so long as the government pays just compensation.

ARTICLE II DISTRIBUTION OF POWERS 10. Compare distribution of powers as stated in the Missouri Constitution, with separation of powers found within the U.S. Constitution. Are they the same? Why is it a necessary part of limited government within Missouri? ​http://ballotpedia.org/Article_II,_Missouri_Constitution http://www.courts.mo.gov/page.jsp?id=1085 The three powers are legislative, executive, and judicial. They all have different jobs to do for the government. It is necessary because the work gets done without stepping on anyone’s toes.

ARTICLE III LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT 11. We refer to congress when we refer to the federal lawmaking body. What name is given to Missouri’s law making branch? ​General Assembly http://www.house.mo.gov/content.aspx?info=/info/howbill.htm 12. What are term limits? Predict how they might impact the lawmaking process. ​Term limits are legal restrictions that limit the number of terms an officeholder can serve. It could impact the lawmaking process a little harder because what if your making a law but your term runs out. http://ballotpedia.org/Missouri_State_Legislative_Term_Limits,Amendment_12(1992​) (​http://www.house.mo.gov/researchdocs/?file=termlim.htm 13. Explain how a bicameral General Assembly helps insure that good laws are made. http://ballotpedia.org/Missouri_General_Assembly http://system.uslegal.com/state-legislatures/missouri-general-assembly/ http://courses.missouristate.edu/dennishickey/mogov.htm) The General Assembly is a bicameral, or two-house, legislature. 14. How is a regular session of the Missouri General Assembly different from a special session? Are they in session at the same time? What is the purpose of each session?

http://ballotpedia.org/Missouri_General_Assembly http://www.house.mo.gov/content.aspx?info=/info/howbill.htm 15. Compare the number of members in the Missouri House of Representatives to the Senate. Explain why the numbers are not the same. http://ballotpedia.org/Missouri_General_Assembly http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Missouri_Senate http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Missouri_House_of_Representatives Congress consists of 100 senators and 435 voting members of the House of Representatives. When crafting the legislative branch, the Framers created various differences between the two houses. The upper chamber of Congress, in which each state has two representatives regardless of population size, with 100 senators total.

1. List the qualifications and length of term for serving in the Missouri House of Representatives and in the Senate. Are the qualifications and length of term the same? If not, why? http://www.house.mo.gov/content.aspx?info=/info/howbill.htm http://ballotpedia.org/Missouri_State_Senate
2. What title is given to the presiding officer of the House of Representatives? List two powers given to this position. Who currently hold this position? www.house.mo.gov/content.aspx?info=/info/howbill.htm

The speaker of the United States House of Representatives is the presiding officer of the United States House of Representatives. The Presiding Officer of the United States Senate is the person who presides over the United States Senate and is charged with maintaining order and decorum and recognizing members to speak. The Speaker is the presiding officer of the House and the leader of the majority party.

1. Who is presiding officer of the Senate? List two major powers given to this position. Who currently holds this position​? ​www.house.mo.gov/content.aspx?info=/info/howbill.htm http://archive.columbiatribune.com/education/PDF/VoteMissouri/Wk_6_LtGovernor08.pdf

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1. Starting with the House of Representatives, a bill must go through many steps before being placed on the governor’s desk and becoming law. Arrange the following steps in sequential order.

→The bill is placed on the ‘perfection calendar” for floor debate-

→The bill is introduced by a member of the House of Representatives-

→Committee amendments to a bill are debated first, then the actual bill-

→The House clerk reads the bill and gives it a number,-

→The members of the House vote on the bill and if the bill receives a majority of yes votes, the bill is considered perfected and printed. The newly printed bill carries the word “Perfected” above the bill number.

→If 82 members vote to take up the bill it will be placed on the House calendar for consideration

→The bill is placed on the calendar, read again, and assigned to committee by Speaker of the House

→If the committee refuses to act on a bill, one-third of the House members may vote to have it placed on the House calendar.

→A public hearing is held; the bill is presented to the committee.

→The committee discusses the bill, listening to those reasons for and those against the bill

→The Senate reads the bill and gives the bill a first and second reading. Then, it’s referred to a committee for a public hearing; reported by committee; amended on the floor and offered for final approval.

→​The committee goes into executive session, votes and makes recommendations to “do pass,” “pass with amendments”, “do not pass” or “submit to the House without recommendations.”

→If one or more Senate changes are rejected by the House committee, a conference may be requested and five members from each house are designated as a conference committee.

→After perfection and re-printing, a bill goes on the calendar for a third reading. The bill is

debated again and if it ​gets 82 votes (majority) it is sent to the Senate. →The bill is reprinted and the words, “Truly Agreed To and Finally Passed” are printed above the bill number, and it is signed in open session by the Speaker of the House and the President Pro Tem of the Senate. →If the Senate changes the bill in any way, it is sent back to the House with the request that the changes be approved. If the House approves, the bill is sent to the governor. →Upon agreement by the conference committees of both the House and Senate, the bill is declared, “Truly Agreed To” and “Finally Passed”​. 20. What options does the governor have upon receiving a bill from the General Assembly? http://www.house.mo.gov/content.aspx?info=/info/howbill.htm http://ballotpedia.org/Missouri_General_Assembly http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Missouri_House_of_Representatives 21. Explain the initiative and referendum process. How does this process allow Missouri citizens direct input in the legislative process? http://ballotpedia.org/Laws_governing_the_initiative_process_in_Missouri 22. What impact does the 10​th ​Amendment of the U.S. Constitution have on Missouri government? ​http://law2.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/ftrials/conlaw/tenth&elev.htm 23. What is the relationship between reapportionment and the national census? Is gerrymandering allowed during this process?? What is the relationship between reapportionment and the concept of one-man-one-vote​? http://ballotpedia.org/Redistricting_in_Missouri http://content.oa.mo.gov/budget-planning/redistricting-office/general-information http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Census http://legal-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/One+man,+one+vote

ARTICLE IV EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT 24. What are the qualifications and term of office for governor of Missouri? Sally Smith has been governor for 8 years and wants to run for another term. Would the Missouri Constitution permit another term? Explain. ​http://www.moga.mo.gov/const/a04003.htm http://ballotpedia.org/Governor_of_Missouri 25. List the powers of the Missouri governor. Who is the current governor? http://www.twyman-whitney.com/constitutiontest/missouriconstitutionandgovernment.p df ​http://clio.missouristate.edu/ftmiller/localhistory/docs/moconst1820.htm Governor head of the government’s executive branch in each state or territory and, depending on the individual jurisdiction, may have considerable control over government budgeting, the power of appointment of many officials, and a considerable role in legislation. Governor Mike Parson.

1. What is the purpose of the State of the State Address? Is it the same as the State of the Union speech? http://ballotpedia.org/Article_IV,_Missouri_Constitution Missouri gives it on January 15th

Responsibilities of the Lieutenant Governor is Preside as President over the Senate, voting in the event of a tie vote. Preside as Governor when the Governor is absent from the state or disabled. Upon the death, conviction, impeachment or resignation of the Governor, the Lt. Governor shall become governor for the remainder of the term. The current Lieutenant Governor is Mike Kehoe.

1. If the governor declares in writing, to the president pro tempore of the Senate, an inability to discharge the duties of the office, who “discharges these duties?” http://www.moga.mo.gov/const/A04011a.HTM http://ballotpedia.org/Missouri_State_Senate
2. Explain the difference between a veto and a line item veto. Must the governor give a reason for both the veto and the line item veto​? ​http://www.moga.mo.gov/const/a04026.htm http://www.house.mo.gov/content.aspx?info=/info/glossary.htm

Line-item veto in the United States. In the United States government, the line-item veto, or partial veto, is the power of an executive authority to nullify or cancel specific provisions of a bill. In the United States government, the line-item veto, or partial veto, is the power of an executive. In his first two terms as governor. Give me the authority to veto waste, and I’ll take the responsibility, I’ll make the cut, I’ll take the heat.

1. What is the function of the Missouri National Guard? What authority does the governor have over the Missouri National Guard? Under what conditions may the Missouri National Guard be

“called-out?” ​http://ballotpedia.org/Article_IV,_Missouri_Constitution http://www.moga.mo.gov/const/A04006.HTM http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Missouri_National_Guard

1. Who is the current Missouri State Auditor? What are the qualifications, responsibilities, duties and length of term of the state auditor​? ​http://ballotpedia.org/Missouri_State_Auditor http://www.moga.mo.gov/const/A04013.HTM http://www.auditor.mo.gov/
2. Who is the current Missouri Secretary of State? What are the responsibilities, duties and length of term of the Missouri Secretary of State​? ​http://ballotpedia.org/Missouri_Secretary_of_State http://www.sos.mo.gov/Default.asp
3. Who is the current Missouri Attorney General? What are the responsibilities, duties and length of term of the Missouri Attorney General​? http://attorney-general.laws.com/missouri-attorney-general https://www.ago.mo.gov/ http://attorney-general.laws.com/missouri-attorney-general

Eric Schmitt and Attorney general duties include providing consumer protections from fraud, scams and dangerous products, people and situations, protection of the state’s resources by upholding state and federal environmental laws, oversight or direct involvement in criminal court cases and appeals, enforcement of judgments.

1. Who is the current Missouri State Treasurer? What are the responsibilities, duties and length of term of the Missouri State Treasurer​? ​http://ballotpedia.org/Missouri_Treasurer http://www.treasurer.mo.gov/

The state treasurer is responsible for authorizing disbursement of state funds, balancing the state accounts, contracting with private banks to process state receipts and disbursements, manage money and security transfers, and reporting on the state’s financial activities. The current state treasurer is Scott Fitzpatrick.

1. Who is the current Missouri State Auditor? What are the responsibilities, duties and length of term of the Missouri State Auditor? ​http://www.auditor.mo.gov/ http://ballotpedia.org/Missouri_State_Auditor

State Auditor also conducts audits for county and city governments lacking their own auditor or when requested by citizen petition. The State Auditor serves a four-year term, and is the only state Executive Branch official elected in even-numbered non-presidential election years. Galloway was appointed as State Auditor of Missouri.

ARTICLE V JUDICIAL

DEPARTMENT

1. What is the highest court in the state of Missouri? Explain their “jurisdiction?” ​http://judgepedia.org/Missouri_Supreme_Court http://www.courts.mo.gov/page.jsp?id=27 http://www.moga.mo.gov/const/A05003.HTM

Missouri Supreme Court is the highest court. Jurisdiction is a term that refers to the limits of a legal authority. When a legal body holds jurisdiction, it has the authority to administer justice within that jurisdiction.

1. How many justices sit on the Missouri State Supreme Court? Briefly explain the ​Missouri Court Plan​. ​http://www.courts.mo.gov/page.jsp?id=27 https://www.courts.mo.gov/page.jsp?id=297

The Missouri Supreme Court is composed of seven

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