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16 Cards in this Set
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Elected by the people.
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Illinois Congressmen
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Has 118 members
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Illinois House of Representatives
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Has 59 Members
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Illinois Senate
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Has the Speaker as the chief officer.
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Illinois House of Representatives
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Term is 2 years.
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Illinois Representative
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Term is four years
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Illinois Senators
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Tries impeachment cases
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Illinois Senate
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Illinois became a state in this year.
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1818
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The current capital of Illinois
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Springfield
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The past two capitals of Illinois
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Vandalia and Kaskasia
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The last great Indian uprising in Illinois.
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The Blackhawk Wars
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Name the qualifications for governor
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25 years old
a resident of the state for 3 years a citizen of the U.S. |
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Who has the job of enforcing the laws of the state of Illinois?
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The Governor
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Which house must a bill start in?
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A bill begin in either house
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What percentage does a bill need to pass in Congress?
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A bill needs a simple majority
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What are lobbies?
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Organized groups that influence lawmakers
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