Do not get paid (Illinois Senate, Illinois House of Representatives, Neither or Both)
Neither
Term is four years (Illinois Senate, Illinois House of Representatives, Neither or Both)
Senate
Have women members (Illinois Senate, Illinois House of Representatives, Neither or Both)
Both
Term is two years (Illinois Senate, Illinois House of Representatives, Neither or Both)
House of Representatives
The governor is the chief officer (Illinois Senate, Illinois House of Representatives, Neither or Both)
Neither
Have 118 members and 118 districts (Illinois Senate, Illinois House of Representatives, Neither or Both)
House of Representatives
Must be 21 years of age or older (Illinois Senate, Illinois House of Representatives, Neither or Both)
Both
Have lawmaking responsibilities (Illinois Senate, Illinois House of Representatives, Neither or Both)
Both
Makes laws that treat other state's citizens differently than Illinois citizens (Illinois Senate, Illinois House of Representatives, Neither or Both)
Neither
Start impeachment proceedings (Illinois Senate, Illinois House of Representatives, Neither or Both)
House of Representatives
The speaker is the chief officer (Illinois Senate, Illinois House of Representatives, Neither or Both)
House of Representatives
Have 59 members and 59 districts (Illinois Senate, Illinois House of Representatives, Neither or Both)
Senate
Elected by the people (Illinois Senate, Illinois House of Representatives, Neither or Both)
Both
Declares laws unconstitutional (Illinois Senate, Illinois House of Representatives, Neither or Both)
Neither
Are appointed by the governor (Illinois Senate, Illinois House of Representatives, Neither or Both)
Neither
Meet in Springfield (Illinois Senate, Illinois House of Representatives, Neither or Both)
Both
When was Illinois' present Constitution adopted?
1970
True or False: Both the state and federal government have two houses in the legislative branch.
True
T or F - Both the Illinois Constitution and the U.S. Constitution have a Bill of Rights.
True
True or False: Illinois became a state in 1818.
True
T or F - The Illinois General Assembly cannot be called into special session.
False
True or False: There are 102 counties in Illinois.
True
T or F - Foreign Affairs is the duty of the state government.
False
How many Constitutions has Illinois had?
4
If the General Assembly wishes to pass a bill over a veto, what vote is necessary?
Three-Fifths
List three duties of the General Assembly.
-Make laws
-Approve Appointments
- Begin and try impeachment cases
The Illinois Governor - (Legislative, Executive, or Judicial Branch)
Executive
The Illinois House of Representatives - (Legislative, Executive, or Judicial Branch)
Legislative
The Illinois Senate - (Legislative, Executive, or Judicial Branch)
Legislative
The Illinois Supreme Court - (Legislative, Executive, or Judicial Branch)
Judicial
Illinois Circuit Courts - (Legislative, Executive, or Judicial Branch)
Judicial
Who is the governor of Illinois?
Pat Quinn
Who in the executive branch is the legal officer of the state?
the Attorney General
Who is the chief executive officer?
The governor
Who has the power to appoint many state officials?
The governor
Which court is the general or main trial court in Illinois?
Circuit Court
How long does the governor have to consider a bill passed by the Illinois General Assembly?
60 days
What is the highest court in Illinois?
the Supreme Court
How are Illinois judges usually selected?
By the people
If the governor dies, who becomes governor?
Lieutenant Governor
True or False - The governor is allowed to use an item veto to approve only parts of a bill.
True
True or False - The governor is the commander-in-chief of the state militia.
True
True or False - A governor's term lasts four years.
True
True or False - The governor must be 40 years of age or older.
False
True or False - Voters must be 18 years of age or older.
True
True or False - The money manager of the state is the Secretary of State.
False
T-F: The state officials are elected at the same time as the president.
False
When is the next presidential election?
2012
What is the yearly salary of the governor?
$170, 804
T or F - The largest item of state spending is for highways.
False
T or F - The capital of Illinois is Chicago.
False
T or F - Public issues that are put on a ballot are called referendums.
True
What is it called when power is given to the cities and towns in Illinois so that they may pass their own local ordinances?
A home rule
How many aldermen or women in the Chicago City Council?
50
What river makes up the westerly border of Illinois?
Mississippi River
Who can veto a bill passed by the General Assembly?
the Governor