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29 Cards in this Set
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When did Illinois become a state? |
December 3, 1818 |
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How many constitutions were made? |
4 |
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What are the dates of the four constitutions? |
1818 ; 1848 ; 1870 ; 1970. |
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Who was Shardrach Bond? |
The first governor of Illinois. |
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What is Illinois' motto? |
State sovereignty, national union. |
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What is Illinois' state slogan? |
Land of Lincoln |
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What is Illinois' nickname? |
The Prairie State |
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What is Illinois' capital? |
Springfield |
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How many people are in the state Senate? |
59. |
Half of 118 (House) |
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How many people are in the state House of Representatives? |
118 |
59 times 2. (Senate) |
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How can a constitutional convention be held? |
Three-Fifths of the members in each house have to approve. Voters can disapprove or approve. |
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How can ammendments be made? |
If three-fifths of the G. A. approve, ammendments can be proposed. |
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Legislative Branch |
Makes the laws. |
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Executive Branch |
Enforces the laws. |
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Judicial Branch |
Administers justice. |
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Supreme Court oversees what two courts? |
The Appellate and Circuit courts |
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How long do senators serve? |
4 years |
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How long do representatives serve? |
2 years. |
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How long do the executive branch officers serve? |
4 years. |
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What are the qualifications for being in the L. Branch? |
-21 years old -resident of the district for 2 years -U.S. Citizen |
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What are the qualifucations for being in the E. Branch? |
-U.S. Citizen -25 years old -Resident of the district for 2 years -Resident of the state for 3 years before the election |
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Circuit Court |
-22 judicial circuits -felony, misdemeanors, small claims, family, and juvenile -6 year terms Associate judges are appointed for 4 year terms |
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Appellate Court |
-5 judicial districts -three justices -10 year terms -panel of three judges hears the appeals |
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Supreme Court |
-final court of appeal -7 supreme court justices select one member at act as a chief justice for 3 years -all courts are under supervision of the chief justice |
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Who are the six executive officers? |
Governor- Bruce Rauner Lieutenant Governor- Evelyn Sanguinetti Attorney General- Lisa Madigan Secretary of State- Jesse White Comptroller- Leslie Munger Treasurer- Mike Frerichs |
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Primary Election |
Elections held before the general election in which party members select their candidates. |
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General Elections |
Biennial elections that are held every two years in even numbered years. |
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Absentee Ballot |
A ballot you can fill out if you are sick or meet certain other requirements. |
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Voting Requirements |
-18 years old on election day -lived in the district for at least 30 days -register with the local election district at least 28 days before the election |
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