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A new constitution was written, adopted in a convention on?
A new constitution was written, adopted in a convention on?
September 3, 1970
Illinois has had four constitutions
Illinois has had four constitutions
True (A)
When did President James Monroe approve Illinois as the 21st state of the union?
When did President James Monroe approve Illinois as the 21st state of the union?
December 3, 1818
Legislative branch makes the laws?
Legislative branch makes the laws?
What are the parts of the general assembly?
What are the parts of the general assembly?
Who is the head of the executive branch?
Who is the head of the executive branch?
Who is the second in command in the executive branch?
Who is the second in command in the executive branch?
Who is the highest court of the judicial branch?
Who is the highest court of the judicial branch?
What court deals with the most court cases?
What court deals with the most court cases?
Members of the general assembly must be 21 or older, a resident for two years, and a United States citizen
Members of the general assembly must be 21 or older, a resident for two years, and a United States citizen
Elected by the people
Elected by the people
Have 118 members
Have 118 members
Have 59 members
Have 59 members
Are parts of the general assembly
Are parts of the general assembly
Receive a salary of 85,000
Receive a salary of 85,000
The speaker is the presiding officer
The speaker is the presiding officer
The Governer is the presiding officer
The Governer is the presiding officer
Term is always two years
Term is always two years
Term varies between two and four years
Term varies between two and four years
Start impeach proceedings
Start impeach proceedings
Must be 21 years old
Must be 21 years old
Declares laws unconstitutional
Declares laws unconstitutional
Meets in Springfield
Meets in Springfield
The Governor has 60 days to sign or veto a bill before it automatically becomes a law
The Governor has 60 days to sign or veto a bill before it automatically becomes a law
The governor is the most important officer in the executive branch
The governor is the most important officer in the executive branch
The governor and lieutenant governor must be atleast 25 years old, residents of the state for 3 years preceding the election, and US citizens.
The governor and lieutenant governor must be atleast 25 years old, residents of the state for 3 years preceding the election, and US citizens.
The governor receives a salary of 205,700 and can be re elected
The governor receives a salary of 205,700 and can be re elected
The governor appoints many members of the state government
The governor appoints many members of the state government
The governor is the commander in chief of the state militia, except in case of national emergency when they are called into federal service
The governor is the commander in chief of the state militia, except in case of national emergency when they are called into federal service
A item or reduction veto is when the governor may choose to only veto part of it
A item or reduction veto is when the governor may choose to only veto part of it
How many types of veto’s does the governor have?
How many types of veto’s does the governor have?
The lieutenant governor serves as governor if the governor is unable
The lieutenant governor serves as governor if the governor is unable
The attorney general shall be the legal officer of the state
The attorney general shall be the legal officer of the state
Who issues drivers license
Who issues drivers license
All executive officers are elected together and server for four years after each election
All executive officers are elected together and server for four years after each election
The treasure issues and points money
The treasure issues and points money
The general assembly cannot be called into special session
The general assembly cannot be called into special session
The governor must be 35 years old or older
The governor must be 35 years old or older
Who is the chief legal officer
Who is the chief legal officer
How are judges usually selected
How are judges usually selected
What is the number of IL Supreme Court justices
What is the number of IL Supreme Court justices
Illinois let’s 17 years olds vote if they are 18 by the election
Illinois let’s 17 years olds vote if they are 18 by the election
What is the general election date
What is the general election date
Referendums are when Illinois voters vote on public issues
Referendums are when Illinois voters vote on public issues
The requirement of voters are 18 yrs old, lived in district for 30 days, and a registered US citizen
The requirement of voters are 18 yrs old, lived in district for 30 days, and a registered US citizen
How many counties are there
How many counties are there
A municipality is created upon the request of, or with the consent of, the residents so that they may provide for themselves the services that they need or desire
A municipality is created upon the request of, or with the consent of, the residents so that they may provide for themselves the services that they need or desire
The mayor is the city’s chief executive officer, and he or she enforces all laws and appoints some city officers with the council approval
The mayor is the city’s chief executive officer, and he or she enforces all laws and appoints some city officers with the council approval
What is it that gave cities and towns the powers to pass ordinances for the protection of the public health, safety, morals and welfare or within the certain limitations, to tax and to incur debt, all without the specific legislation from the general assembly
What is it that gave cities and towns the powers to pass ordinances for the protection of the public health, safety, morals and welfare or within the certain limitations, to tax and to incur debt, all without the specific legislation from the general assembly
The military is federal (a federal military)
The military is federal (a federal military)
Where does most of our Illinois budget go to
Where does most of our Illinois budget go to
Flashcards
Illinois Constitution Adoption Date
Illinois Constitution Adoption Date
The Illinois Constitution was adopted on September 3, 1970, in a convention.
Illinois Constitutions Count
Illinois Constitutions Count
Illinois has had four constitutions throughout its history.
Illinois Statehood Date
Illinois Statehood Date
President James Monroe approved Illinois as the 21st state on December 3, 1818.
Legislative Branch Role
Legislative Branch Role
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General Assembly Parts
General Assembly Parts
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Executive Branch Head
Executive Branch Head
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Executive Branch Second-in-Command
Executive Branch Second-in-Command
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Judicial Branch Highest Court
Judicial Branch Highest Court
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Most Common Court Cases
Most Common Court Cases
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General Assembly Member Requirements
General Assembly Member Requirements
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General Assembly Member Election
General Assembly Member Election
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House of Representatives Members
House of Representatives Members
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Senate Members
Senate Members
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General Assembly Salary
General Assembly Salary
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House Presiding Officer
House Presiding Officer
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Governor's Presiding Role
Governor's Presiding Role
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House Member Term
House Member Term
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Senate Member Term
Senate Member Term
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House Impeachment Role
House Impeachment Role
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General Assembly Member Minimum Age
General Assembly Member Minimum Age
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Court Declaring Laws Unconstitutional
Court Declaring Laws Unconstitutional
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General Assembly Meeting Location
General Assembly Meeting Location
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Governor's Bill Veto Time Limit
Governor's Bill Veto Time Limit
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Study Notes
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