What is the salary for governor?
$177, 412
What is the term of office for the Executive Offices?
4 years
What are the three types of governor veto?
regular veto
item or reduction veto
ammendatory veto
Who is the Governor of Illinois?
Bruce Rauner
Who is the Attorney General of Illinois?
Lisa Madigan
What is the order of succession to the Governor?
Lt. Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State
What are the requirements for Governor?
25 years old, resident of the state for at least 3 years, U.S. Citizen
What is the special duty of the House?
Sole power to start impeachment proceedings
Who is the Chief Officer in the Senate? (title and personal name)
President of the Senate--John Cullerton
What are some restrictions on the General Assembly?
cannot receive appointment to another public office cannot hold another public office in the states
must file a statement of economic interest
cannot receive a salary increase while in office
cannot adjourn without the consent of the other house
What is the salary for a representative?
$67, 836
How many state Representatives are there?
118
How many state Senators are there?
59
Who was the President of the 1970 Illinois Constitutional convention?
Samuel Witwer
What is the State Flower?
Violet
What are the qualifications for Senator?
21 years old
resident of the district for 2 years
U.S. citizen
What is the State Insect?
Monarch Butterfly
How many capitals has Illinois had? Name them.
3. Kaskaskia, Vandalia, Springfield
Name 3 other types of elections in Illinois.
Judicial, Township, Village, School
What is the State Tree?
White Oak
What are the qualifications for a judge in Illinois?
US Citizen
licensed attorney of the state
resident of the district from which they are elected
What are the voting requirements in Illinois?
18 years old
lived in district 30 days
register 28 days before the election
US Citizen
What are the chief forms of government in Illinois?
Mayor and Council
Trustee Village
Commission
Council Manager
Strong Mayor
What is the State Bird?
Northern Cardinal
What are the duties of the Governor?
appoints members of government
may reorganize executive agencies
grant pardons
report to the General Assembly
Commander-in-Chief of the militia
call special sessions of the General Assembly
What are the qualifications for a Representative?
21 years old
resident of the district for 2 years
US Citizen
What is the term of office for a Senator?
4 years
What are the duties of the Circuit Court?
general trial courts
Who is the Chief Officer in the House? (title and personal name)
Speaker of the House-Michael Madigan
What is the State Animal?
White-tailed deer
How many judges are on the Circuit Court and how many years do they serve?
Number appointed by law,
6 year terms
What is the name used for the main body of the Legislative Branch?
General Assembly
What is the State Fish?
Blue Gill
What is the purpose of the Legislative Branch?
make the laws
Who is the Lt. Governor of Illinois?
Evelyn Sanguinetti
What is the duty if the Appellate Court?
Hear appeals from the Circuit Court
What are the special duties of the General Assembly?
conduct investigations
submit constitutional amendments
act on amendments
plan redistricting
What are lobbies?
organized groups seeking to influence law makers
What is the State Dance?
square dance
What is the term of office for a governor?
4 years
Give 3 examples of special boards and commissions.
Racing Board
Fair Employment Practices Commission
Toll Highway Commission
When does the budget have to be presented and who is it present to?
1st Wednesday in March
General Assembly
What is the term of office for a representative?
2 years
Explain how a bill becomes a law in Illinois.
By passing both houses and getting the governors approval
How many times may a member of the General Assembly be re-elected?
unlimited
Who is Secretary of State?
Jesse White
Who is Comptroller?
Leslie Geissler Munger
What state senate district is GGS in? Who is the senator?
40th district, Toi Hutchinson
What two houses does the Legislative Branch contain?
Senate and House of Representatives
What is a primary election?
elections that happen before the general election in which party members select the candidates for their party
What is the State Motto/Slogan?
Land of Lincoln
How many judges are on the Appellate Court and how many years do they serve?
Number appointed by law, 10 year terms
When is the next General Election in Illinois? The next Presidential election?
2016, 2016
What are two ways to amend the Illinois Constitution?
Constitutional Convention
Amendments by the General Assembly
What county is GGS in?
Grundy
Who was the first governor of Illinois?
Shadrach Bond
What representative district is GGS in? Who is the Representative?
79th district, Kathleen Cloonen
Name 5 of the Civil Administrative Code Departments.
Aeronautics
Conservation
Labor
Finance
Agriculture
Who is in charge of creating the budget in Illinois?
governor
What township is GGS in?
Garfield
What are 3 functions of the township in Illinois?
construction and maintenance of rural roads and bridges
general assistance to the needy
assessment of property
How many constitutions has Illinois had? Name the years.
4. 1848, 1818, 1870, 1970
How many counties are there in Illinois?
102
How many judges are on the Supreme Court and how many years do they serve?
7 judges, 10 year terms
Who is Treasurer?
Michael W. Frerichs
What are the duties of the Illinois Supreme Court?
original jurisdiction in: revenue, mandamus, and habeas corpus
final court of appeal
What is an incumbent?
the person in office who is running for the position again
What is the salary for a senator?
$67, 836
What are the special duties of the Senate?
tries impeachment cases
approve governor appointments