MS Bar MS Bar Constitutional Law

Question 1

How many justices serve on the Mississippi Supreme Court?

Accepted Answer

9

Answer

The Mississippi Supreme Court consists of 9 justices elected from three districts.

Question 2

Under the Mississippi Constitution, what is the term length for a Governor?

Accepted Answer

4 years

Answer

The Mississippi Governor serves a 4-year term and is limited to two consecutive terms.

Question 3

The Mississippi Constitution was most recently adopted in which year?

Accepted Answer

1890

Answer

Mississippi's current constitution was adopted in 1890 and has been amended many times since.

Question 4

Under Mississippi constitutional law, which body has the power to impeach state officers?

Accepted Answer

The Mississippi House of Representatives

Answer

The Mississippi House of Representatives has the sole power of impeachment, while the Senate tries impeachments.

Question 5

The Mississippi Constitution prohibits the Legislature from passing laws granting which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Special or local laws in certain enumerated cases

Answer

The Mississippi Constitution explicitly prohibits special or local legislation in enumerated categories to ensure uniform law.

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