Pass Bills
What are the duties of the General Assembly?
Senate and House of Representatives
What makes up the Illinois General Assembly?
Springfield
Where does the General Assembly meet?
21 years old, resident for 2 years, US Citizen
What are the qualifications for Illinois Senate?
4 years
What is the length of term for Illinois Senate?
21 years old, resident for 2 years, US Citizen
What are the qualifications for Illinois House of Representatives?
2 years
What is the term for Illinois House of Representatives?
59
How many Illinois Senators are there?
118
How many Illinois Representatives are there?
House of Representatives
This body can start impeachment proceedings.
House of Representatives
The Speaker is the chief officer of this body.
Legislative
The General Assembly makes up this branch of government.
Referendum
People vote to change public issues
Bruce Rauner
Who is the governor of Illinois?
60 days
How long does the governor have to consider a bill passed by the General Assembly?
elected
How are Illinois judges usually selected?
Supreme Court
What is the highest court in Illinois?
Circuit Court
Which court is the general or main trial court in Illinois?
Judicial Branch
The Illinois Supreme Court is the highest body in this branch?
Judicial Branch
What branch are the Illinois Circuit Courts members of?
Mississippi River
What river is on the Western border of Illinois?
1970
When was the current Illinois constitution adopted?
4
How many Constitutions has Illinois had?
102
How many counties are in Illinois?
Springfield
What is the capital of Illinois?
50
How many aldermen or women are in the Chicago City Council?
Education, Highways, retirement and unemployment, public welfare
How is the Illinois budget divided?
18
What is the voting age in Illinois?
Bill of Rights
What is the part of the Illinois Constitution that protects the rights of citizens?
1818
When did Illinois become a state?
Legislative, Executive, and Judicial
Name the three branches of Illinois government.
Home Rule
What power is given to cities and towns so they can pass their own local ordinances?
Bruce Rauner
Who is the governor of Illinois?
governor
Who can veto a bill passed by the General Assembly? (office)
Lieutenant Governor
If the governor dies, who becomes governor?
governor
Who has the power to appoint many state officials? (what office)
60 days
How long does the governor have to consider a bill passed by the General Assembly?
4 years
How long is the term of the Governor of Illinois?
executive
The governor and lieutenant governor are members of this branch.
Responsibilities of Illinois Comptroller/Treasurer
monitor money
Drivers License, Keep seal, official records, license businesses
Responsibilities of Secretary of State
25 years old, Resident 3 years, US Citizen
Qualifications to become governor of Illinois.
Attorney General
What office is the legal officer of the State of Illinois?
governor
Who can call a Special Assembly?
appoints members of government, organize agencies, chief militia, submit state budget, enforce laws, call special sessions, grant pardons
Responsibilities of the Governor of Illinois
line item veto
This power gives the governor the ability to approve part of a bill.