French
Who created settlements in mid 1680s?
Louis Jolliet and Father Jacques Marquette
Who set out to explore Illinois?
Northwest Ordinance of 1787
a law that established a procedure for the admission of new states to the Union; Illinois had to follow this in order to become a state
21st
Illinois was the _________ state
1818
What year did Illinois become a state?
Kankaskia
Vandalia
Springfield
3 state capitals that have existed in IL?
1818
1848
1870
1970
Years all four constitutions were formed in order
Members must be at least 21 years old, resident of district for at least two years, and an Illinois citizen
Requirements of the legislative branch
3/5
If the governor vetoes the house can override with a _________ vote
118
How many members does the Illinois house of representatives have?
Barbara Hernandez (D)
Illinois local representative from district 83?
59
How many members does the senate currently have in Illinois?
Linda Holmes (D)
Local state senator from district 42
4yrs half selected every even number yrs
What is a senator's term?
JB Pritzker
Current Illinois governor?
Carry out state laws signing or vetoing bills
What are the duties of the executive branch?
Assist the governor/duties assigned by the governor
What is the job of a lieutenant governor?
Vice President
What is a lieutenant governor similar to?
Citizen of IL
Licensed attorney of the state
Refieren al derecho te va
Qualifications for judges?
Attorney General
State's chief law-enforcement officer; works to protect consumers and safeguard the environment
Secretary of State
States chief clerk and record keeper; provides direct service to move Illinois residents more than any other public agency
Comptroller
Orders payments in and out of state funds; ensures units of local government prepare and submit reports
Treasurer
Custodian of state funds; state's banker
Supreme Court
Original jurisdiction, final court of appeal cases from circuit court
appellate court
Appeals from the circuit
Circuit court
General trial courts, six-year terms