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The Illinois State Senate is led by the Speaker of the House.
The Illinois State Senate is led by the Speaker of the House.
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Illinois is divided into 59 representative districts.
Illinois is divided into 59 representative districts.
False
The Illinois General Assembly redraws districts every 5 years.
The Illinois General Assembly redraws districts every 5 years.
False
The President of the Senate is chosen by the Illinois House of Representatives.
The President of the Senate is chosen by the Illinois House of Representatives.
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All statewide executive officers in Illinois serve 2-year terms.
All statewide executive officers in Illinois serve 2-year terms.
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State senators are elected to either a 2-year or a 6-year term.
State senators are elected to either a 2-year or a 6-year term.
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Cities in Illinois are divided into wards, which are headed by a village resident.
Cities in Illinois are divided into wards, which are headed by a village resident.
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Any community in Illinois with a population above 25,000 is required to have home rule.
Any community in Illinois with a population above 25,000 is required to have home rule.
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The Mayor-Council form of municipal government is the most common in Illinois.
The Mayor-Council form of municipal government is the most common in Illinois.
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In the Council-Manager form of municipal government, the mayor has significant executive power.
In the Council-Manager form of municipal government, the mayor has significant executive power.
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Communities in Illinois with a population below 25,000 cannot opt for home rule.
Communities in Illinois with a population below 25,000 cannot opt for home rule.
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The Commission form of municipal government is the most common in Illinois.
The Commission form of municipal government is the most common in Illinois.
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In a Council-Manager system, the Mayor is responsible for setting the agenda.
In a Council-Manager system, the Mayor is responsible for setting the agenda.
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The City Manager is responsible for making policy decisions in the city.
The City Manager is responsible for making policy decisions in the city.
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The City Manager is a political position.
The City Manager is a political position.
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The City Council is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the city.
The City Council is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the city.
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The Mayor has more power than any other member of the Council in a Council-Manager system.
The Mayor has more power than any other member of the Council in a Council-Manager system.
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The City Manager is directly accountable to the voters.
The City Manager is directly accountable to the voters.
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The Secretary of State oversees the state's fiscal accounts.
The Secretary of State oversees the state's fiscal accounts.
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The Illinois Supreme Court is a court of original jurisdiction.
The Illinois Supreme Court is a court of original jurisdiction.
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Courts of Appeal are courts of original jurisdiction.
Courts of Appeal are courts of original jurisdiction.
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Circuit Judges are elected for 10-year terms.
Circuit Judges are elected for 10-year terms.
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Associate Judges can hear felony cases.
Associate Judges can hear felony cases.
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Illinois Judges and Justices are elected on a non-partisan basis.
Illinois Judges and Justices are elected on a non-partisan basis.
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In a Mayor-Council form of government, the Mayor and City Council are elected by the Department Heads.
In a Mayor-Council form of government, the Mayor and City Council are elected by the Department Heads.
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The City Council appoints the Department Heads without the Mayor's involvement.
The City Council appoints the Department Heads without the Mayor's involvement.
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A key feature of the Mayor-Council form of government is the unity of powers between the Mayor and Council.
A key feature of the Mayor-Council form of government is the unity of powers between the Mayor and Council.
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The Mayor-Council form of government ensures that Department Heads are free from political influence.
The Mayor-Council form of government ensures that Department Heads are free from political influence.
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In the Mayor-Council form of government, the Mayor and City Council are responsible for administrative decisions.
In the Mayor-Council form of government, the Mayor and City Council are responsible for administrative decisions.
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