Each county having one ratio or less is entitled to one representative. Before it can obtain two representatives its population must equal two and one-half ratios or 33,487. Saline county, with 33,626, has two representatives. Greene, Jasper, and St. Louis counties

also have two each.

For three representatives a county must have a population equal to at least four ratios, 53,580. Buchanan county having a population of 69,938, has three representatives.

Six ratios give four representatives. After that each additional two and one-half ratios above six entitle the county to one more representative.

Jackson county, with a population equal to twelve ratios, has six representatives.

Upon the above basis, the city of St. Louis, being regarded as a county, has fifteen representatives.

If we examine the plan of apportionment, it reveals that the number in each decade may vary somewhat, yet within narrow limits.

Term-The official term is two years, beginning in January of each odd-numbered year.

How Chosen-Each representative is elected by the qualified voters of his county or district.

When-At the general election in the even-numbered

years.

Eligibility To be qualified for membership in the House, a person must be

a. Twenty-four years of age;

b. A male citizen of the United States;

c. A qualified voter of Missouri for two years;

d. An inhabitant of the county or district for one year preceding his election;

e. Must have paid a county tax within the year prior to election;

f. Must take the official oath.

Districts-When from two to ten representatives are. apportioned to a county, it is divided into districts by the county court. If the county be entitled to more than ten, the circuit court establishes the districts.

Six counties and one city (equivalent to a county) have more than one representative. They are named above. Impeachment The House of Representatives has the sole right to prefer articles of impeachment. (See "Impeachment.")

House Officers-The chief officer of the House of Representatives is the Speaker. He preserves decorum, decides questions of order, examines and corrects the journal, signs bills, appoints committees, and performs other duties pertaining to the presiding officer of a deliberative body.

In the absence of the Speaker, a speaker pro tem. performs the duties of the chair.

The Chief Clerk keeps the journal and records of the House. He also has other important duties.

The Assistant Chief Clerk is the helper of the Chief Clerk in all his duties.

An Engrossing Clerk engrosses the House bills. An Enrolling Clerk enrolls them.

The Doorkeeper, with some other duties, has charge of that part of the capitol used by the representatives. The Sergeant-at-Arms executes the commands of the House and preserves order on the floor as directed.

The Official Reporter takes a stenographic report of the House proceedings.

The Chaplain opens each session with prayer, visits

sick members, and preaches in Representative Hall when requested by a vote of the House.

TOPICAL ANALYSIS

Government of Missouri.

I. How CONSTITUTED.

a. The three branches.

II. THE LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT.
a. House of Representatives.
b. Senate.

III. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
a. How composed.
b. Apportionment.
1. Ratio.

a. How obtained.

b. Its use.

c. Examples.

c. Members.

CHAPTER XVII

LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT- -THE SENATE

How Constituted-The Senate is composed of thirtyfour senators chosen by the qualified voters at the general elections.

Apportionment-The apportionment of senators is made at the same time as that of representatives-on the year following that of the United States decennial census, thus occurring on the years 1891, 1901, etc.

Districts—The apportionment is effected by dividing the State into thirty-four senatorial districts (see map). They are made as nearly equal in population as is practicable, while composing them of adjoining, undivided counties.

The right to district the State for senators belongs first to the General Assembly. If that body neglect to perform the duty, a board, consisting of the governor, the secretary of State, and the attorney-general is required to do it.

If a county be entitled to more than one senator, the circuit court divides it into districts.

Qualifications-Eligibility to a seat in the Senate requires that a person be

a. Thirty years of age;

b. A voter of the State for three years;

c. A male citizen of the United States;

d. An inhabitant of the senatorial district for one year preceding his election;

e. He must have paid a State and county tax within the year prior to his election;

f. Must have subscribed to the official oath;

Classification-The senators are divided into two

classes:

1. The first class comprise those from the odd-num

bered districts. They are elected every fourth year,

etc.

2. The second class is composed of the senators from beginning with 1876. These years fall on 1896, 1900,