Illinois Constitution Test - Study Notes

Illinois Constitution Test - Study Notes

• Illinois Statehood: Illinois joined the Union in 1818 as the 21st state.

• Illinois Constitutions: Illinois has had three constitutions. The current one was adopted in 1870

• Illinois Senate: The Illinois Senate has 59 members.

• Illinois House of Representatives: The Illinois House of Representatives has 118 members.

• Illinois Legislative Branch: The Illinois General Assembly consists of both the House and Senate.

• Illinois State Supreme Court: The Illinois State Supreme Court has 7 judges.

• Illinois State Capitals: The capitals of Illinois have been Kaskaskia, Vandalia, and Springfield; Chicago has never been the capital.

• Illinois Governor Succession: The Lieutenant Governor is first in line to succeed the governor.

• Illinois Governor Term: A single term for an Illinois Governor is 4 years.

• Voter Eligibility (Illinois): To vote in Illinois, an 18-year-old U.S. citizen must be a resident of the state for at least 60 days.

• Supreme Court Judge Term: Illinois Supreme Court judges serve 10-year terms.

• Illinois Executive Branch Qualifications: To be in the Illinois Executive Branch, you must be 25 years old, a U.S. citizen, and a resident of Illinois for 3 years.

• Illinois Legislative Branch Qualifications: To serve in the Illinois Legislature, you must be 21 years old, a U.S. citizen, and a resident of Illinois for 2 years.

• Illinois Senator Term: Illinois Senators serve 4-year terms.

• Illinois Representative Term: Illinois Representatives serve 2-year terms.

• Legislative District Members: Each legislative district has one senator and two representatives (this can vary and isn't always 2).

• Illinois Counties: The state of Illinois has 102 counties.

• Nearest Federal Court: The nearest federal court is in Chicago.

• U.S. Census Frequency: The U.S. and Illinois conduct a census every 10 years.

• Governor's Veto Override: The Illinois House and Senate can override the governor's veto by a two-thirds vote.

• Illinois Court System: Both Illinois state courts and federal courts hear appeals from lower courts and have trial courts. Neither have only one supreme court.

• Illinois Chief Legal Officer: The Attorney General is the chief legal officer of the state.

• Secretary of State Responsibilities: The Secretary of State handles driver's licenses, libraries, and other state functions.

• U.S. Senate Seat Vacancy: A special election is held to fill a vacant U.S. Senate seat in Illinois.

Executive Branch Matching

• 30. Governor - d. J.B. Pritzker
• 31. Lt. Governor - b. Julianna Stratton
• 32. Attorney General - e. Kwame Raoul
• 33. Comptroller - c. Mike Frerichs
• 34. Secretary of State - a. Alexi Giannoulias
• 35. Treasurer - f. Susan Mendoza

Legislative Branch Matching

• 36. Illinois Speaker of the House - d. Mike Bost
• 37. Illinois President of the Senate - e. Tammy Duckworth
• 38. U.S. Representative - c. Paul Jacobs
• 39. Local Illinois Senators - g. Chris Welch
• 40. Local Illinois Representatives - a. Don Harmon
• 41. Junior U.S. Senator - f. Dick Durbin
• 42. Senior U.S. Senator - b. Dale Fowler

Illinois State Symbols

• 43. State Bird: Northern Cardinal
• 44. State Slogan: Land of Lincoln
• 45. State Nickname: The Prairie State
• 46. State Flower: Native Violet
• 47. State Tree: White Oak
• 48. State Fish: Walleye
• 49. State Insect: Monarch Butterfly

Prepare for your Illinois Constitution Test with these comprehensive study notes. Learn about Illinois statehood, its legislative structure, and important historical details that shape the state's governance. This quiz covers key facts about the state's constitution, government branches, and voter eligibility requirements.