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20 Cards in this Set
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How many constitutions has Illinois had?
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FOUR
The first constitution, adopted in 1818, was modeled after that of the federal government and the state constitutions of Kentucky, Ohio, and Indiana. The other three were adopted in 1848,1870, and 1970. |
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What are the qualifications to become a voter in Illinois?
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Must be a U.S. Citizen
Must be at least 18 years of age by election day Must have been a resident of the precinct at least 30 days prior to election day. When may I register to vote? Registration is open year round except: During the 27-day period just prior to an election During the 2 days after such election (1 day after in Chicago) |
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What is the name of the Illinois state legislature?
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The official name is the General Assembly and it is bicameral with a House of Representatives and a Senate. There are 59 Legislative Districts, equal in population, and each district elects one Senator. Each Legislative District is divided into two House districts of equal population. One House member is elected from each House district for a total of 118 House members.
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what has the power to call extra sessions of the Illinois legislature?
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governor
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Who is next in line to succeed the governor?
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lt. gov
attorney general sec of state |
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What is a line-item veto?
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In government, the line-item veto is the power of an executive to nullify or "cancel" specific provisions of a bill, usually budget appropriations ...
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What are the requirements to be a judge in Illinois?
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-us citizen
-licensed attorney in il -may not hold other office -may not engage in law practice |
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Who is the current governor if Illinois?
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Blago
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Who are the two US senators from Illinois?
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Obama & Dick Durban
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What are some important responsibilities of the Illinois Secretary of State?
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**
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What are the qualifications to be in the Illinois legislature?
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-21 y/o
-resident of district for 2 years -citizen |
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Where is the capital of Illinois?
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Springfield
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What is the term of service for an Illinois state rep?
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2 yrs
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What happens when a US senator position from Illinois suddenly opens up?
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**
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How many US reps are there from Illinois?
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118
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How is the Illinois constitution amended?
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How many terms can the governor serve?
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2 4yr
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How are state senators chosen?
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direct voting of the people to elect their Senators. Prior to that time, the Senators were selected by the state legislature.
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Who is the head of the executive branch?
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gov
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How is the state constitution similar to the federal constitution?
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