MS Bar MS Bar Constitutional Law 3

Question 1

Under Mississippi constitutional law, what is required for the Legislature to pass a bill?

Accepted Answer

A simple majority in each chamber

Answer

Most legislation in Mississippi requires a simple majority vote in both the House and Senate to pass.

Question 2

Mississippi's constitutional right to bear arms is found in which article?

Accepted Answer

Article III

Answer

The right to bear arms is protected under Article III (Declaration of Rights) of the Mississippi Constitution.

Question 3

The Mississippi Constitution requires revenue bills to originate in which chamber?

Accepted Answer

The House of Representatives

Answer

Under the Mississippi Constitution, all bills for raising revenue must originate in the House of Representatives.

Question 4

Under Mississippi law, a Governor's veto of legislation can be overridden by what vote?

Accepted Answer

A two-thirds vote in both chambers

Answer

The Mississippi Legislature can override a gubernatorial veto with a two-thirds majority vote in both chambers.

Question 5

The Mississippi Constitution's prohibition against double jeopardy is best described as which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A protection against being tried twice for the same offense

Answer

Mississippi's double jeopardy protection, like the federal right, bars being tried twice for the same criminal offense.

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