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15 Cards in this Set
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What are the three branches of government?
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Executive, Judicial and Legislative
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What were the three capitals of Illinois?
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Kaskaskia, Vandalia and currently Springfield
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Who are the two senators from Illinois?
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Dick Durban and Barack Obama
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How many justices are in the Supreme Court?
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7 justices
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Why was the present constitution writen?
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Because the old one had to be modernized to apply to the current day and age
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What are the three courts of the judicial branch?
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Circuit Courts, Supreme Court and Appelate Courts
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What are the qualifications for an Illinois voter?
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At least 18 years old, live in the district they are voting in for 30 days, be a citizen and be registered
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What two bodies make up the general assembly?
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The House of Representitives and the Senate
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Who is the current mayor of Chicago?
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Mayor Ricchard M.Daley
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What movement was Samuel Witwer involved in?
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The Constitutional Convention
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What are the duties of the house?
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To pass bills and start impeachment cases
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What are the duties of the senate?
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To pass bills, try impeachment cases and approve the governor's appointments
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What are lobbiers?
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Organized roups seeking to influence law makers
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What is a quorum?
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A majority
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What kind of government does Chicago have?
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Mayor and Council Form
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