Missouri Constitution Practice Exam

When the Governor of Missouri vetoes a bill, the next step in the legislative process is for the Missouri General Assembly to consider whether to override that veto. This requires a two-thirds majority vote in both the House and the Senate. If the assembly successfully gathers the necessary votes, the veto is overridden, and the bill becomes law despite the Governor's objection. This process underscores the checks and balances inherent in the legislative framework, ensuring that elected representatives have the power to counteract executive decisions under certain circumstances.

The other options do not accurately describe the process following a gubernatorial veto. A bill being sent back to the House frequently occurs during the initial legislative process but does not happen automatically after a veto. While amendments to the bill can be considered, that typically occurs before a bill is sent to the Governor, not after a veto. Lastly, a veto does not automatically lead to the bill being discarded; it remains a possibility for reconsideration and potential override by the General Assembly.