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How many constitutions has Illinois had?
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4
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Explain the first constitution.
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Ratified: 1818
-needed to prepare constitution in order to become a state -gov't not effective b/c of an innafective govenor with no veto power -legis. branch had too much power -agriculturally based |
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Explain the second constitution.
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Ratified: 1848
-govenor has veto power -legislature has more restrictions -more power to people to elect officials (rather than appointed) -agriculturally based |
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Explain the third constitution.
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Ratified: 1870
-good constitution gave more rule to local government -instead of asking state government, let local government have more power -taxes -agriculturally based |
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Explain the fourth constitution.
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Ratified: 1970
-voters get to decide every 20 years if they want a constitutional convention -reorganized court system -refused to eliminate death penalty -added homerule -adds ideas about discrimination (gender,race, disabilities, sexualtity)-must give same opportunities -govenor and lt. govenor are elected from same party -increased govenor's veto power -govenors and state officials elected only on even number years -amendment process made easier- 2/3 vote reduced to 3/5 vote |
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What is homerule?
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-ruled by home area
-governed by larger cities |
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What are changes to the constitution called?
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Amendments
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What amendment was ratified in 1980? 1988?
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1980- multimember districts were changed to single representatives
1988- changes voting age from 21 to 18 |
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Original copies of all of the Constitutions are kept where?
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Archives Building in Springfield
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What is the preamble?
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An introductory paragraph which explains why the constitution was written
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How many articles are in the constitution?
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14
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How many amendments are there?
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They change
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What is article 1?
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The Bill of Rights
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What rights does the 1st article guarentee?
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religion, speech, assembly, petition, petition, bear arms, self-incrimination, trial by jury, due process (equal rights on the streets or in courts no matter what), search and seizure (can't search house w/o court order), inalienable rights, victims rights, habeaus corpus (right to jury trial), eminent domain (gives government right to purchase private land for public use), expost facto, no quartering soldiers
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What does article 2 guarentee?
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Divides the government into 3 sections: legislative, judicial, and executive
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What does article 3 say?
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to vote a person must be...
-a US citizen -18 years old -a resident of Illinois 30 day prior to the election |
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What is article 4?
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The legislative
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What is the finction of the LB?
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Makes the laws
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What is the General Assembly made up of?
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Senate and The House of Representatives
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How long is a term of a member of the House of Reps.?
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2 years
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Illinois is divided into what? Why?
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-districts
-this is how one gets their representatives and senators |
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The two kinds of districts are what? How many? How many per disrict? Who?
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Legislative:
-59 -1 senator per district -Dale Risinger Representative: -118 -2 representatives per legislative district - David Leitch (pronounced Leech) |
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What are the qualifications in order to be in the GA?
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-must be a US citizen
-at least 21 years old -resident of disrict for 10 years` |
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What does the census do to the district?
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Reboundarizes the districts of Illinois
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What does the General Assembly do?
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Make laws for the state of Illinois
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What is the process of passing a bill in Illinois?
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-Each law begins as a bill
-Bill must be passed by a majority of both the Senate and the House -If bill is passed, bill goes to Govenor -Govenor can veto the bill *Govenor can veto certain parts of the bill that he doesn't like* *Govenor has only 60 days to pass the bill or it automatically gets passed* -If the Govenor vetos the bill, 3/5 of the members of both the Senate and the House must vote in favor of the bill, and the bill becomes a law |
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What is an amendatory veto and who is it granted to?
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the govenor has the power to pick out parts of a bill they want or they can change it
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What is article 5?
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The executive branch
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What article number id the executive branch?
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5
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What is the function of the EB?
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to execute or carry out the laws (enforce)
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Illinois was "discovered" by whom? When?
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-Marquette and Joliet
-1673 |
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Illinois is named after whom?
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Illiniwek (Illini) Indians
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Illinois became a state when (date)?
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December 3, 1818
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Who was the first govenor of Illinois?
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Shadrack Bond
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What were/is the state capitals of Illinois in order?
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-Kaskaskia
-Vandalia -Springfield |
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Explain the 2 ways the Illinois Constitution can be amended.
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1) Constitutional Convention
-If 3/5 of the members of the GA approve the change, there can be a constitutional convention called, which voters can approve of disaprove 2) By the GA -if 3/5 of each house of the GA approves, amenments can be proposed by the GA. These must be sybmitted to the voters at the next general election |
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What river forms the southern boundary of Illinois?
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Ohio River
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What river forms the western boundary of Illinois?
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Mississippi River
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What 2 rivers partially form Illinois's eastern boundary?
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-Wabash
-Ohio |
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What river is known as the "Father of All the Rivers"?
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Mississippi River
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List 4 uses of Illinois rivers.
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-transportation
-recreation -hydroelectric power -natural beauty (psh no way) |
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List 2 problems for people caused by the rivers.
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-disease
-flooding |
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List the 5 states that border Illinois.
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-Iowa
-Missouri -Kentucky -Indiana -Wisconsin |
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The legislative power of what group belongs to what group?
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GA
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What are the two houses that make up the General Assembly? Which one is the upper house and which one is the lower house? What is this called?
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-Senate
-House of Representatives -Senate- upper house -H. of Reps.- lower house -bicameral |
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How many senators are there in Illinois?
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59
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How many state representatives are there?
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118
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How many members are there in the GA?
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177
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What congressional district do we live in?
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18
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Who is our U.S. Representative?
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Aaron Schock
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What is our state legislative district?
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37
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Who is our state senator?
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Dale Risinger
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Who is our state representative?
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David Leitch
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Who are our 2 US Senators?
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-Dick Durban
-Roland Burris |
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Who is our govenor?
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Pat Quinn
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Who is our Lietenant Govenor?
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none
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Who is our attorney general?
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Lisa Madigan
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Who is our secrerary of state?
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Jesse White
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Who is our comptroller?
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Dan Hynes
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Who is our tresurer?
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Alexi Giannoulias
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What is the order of the executive officers starting with the highest?
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-Govenor
-Lietenant Govenor -Attorney General -Secretary of State -Comptroller -Treasurer |
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How many U.S. Representatives do we send to Congress?
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19
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How long is the term of a senator?
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2 or 4 years
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How long is the term for a representative?
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2 years
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What are the qualifications to be a senator or representative?
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-must be at least 21 years old
-must be a resident of his/her district for at least 2 years |
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What is the definition of impeachment?
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forcibility to remove a government official from office
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The trial for impeachment occurs in the ___.
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Senate
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Who has the sole power of impeachment?
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House of Representatives
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What is a quorum?
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The number of members of a group or organization required to be present to transact buisness legally, usually a majority
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The GA meets each year on the ___.
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2nd Wensday in January each year
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How can a bill be passed?
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1) been passed by both houses of the GA
2) been signed by the govenor |
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How does a Govenor's veto become overrided?
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GA must vote a 3/5 majority
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For a bill to pass the GA, it must have received at least a ___ vote.
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3/5
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How many days does the Govenor to pass a bill? What happends if he doesn't pass it in that time?
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-60 days
- it automaticly becomes a law |
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Define lobby.
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Practice of influencing government officials
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List one way a lobby is good for the law making process. List a bad influence.
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Good- operate legally under laws controlling them
-informs law makers Bad-When they exert too much influence, the views of citizens are overlooked |
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Can a senator serve as the Lieutenant Govenor at the same time?
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no
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List 2 restrictions put on state lawmakers by our state constitution.
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-cannot hold any other job in state
-must file statement of economic intrest |
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What are the 3 qualifications to be a Govenor?
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-25 years old
-U.S. citizen -Must be resident of the state 3 years prior to election |
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What is a pardon?
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release from penalty from offense
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What is a reprieve?
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relieve temporarily from any evil
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What is commutation?
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to shorten a criminal sentence
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Who has the power in state government to grant pardons, reprieves, and commutations?
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Govenor
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Who is the comander-in-chief of the state militia?
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Govenor
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How long is the term of a Govenor?
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4 years
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Define regular veto.
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the whole bill is rejected
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Define item veto.
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rejecting only part of a bill
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What are the duties of the Govenor?
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chief executive officer of Illinois
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What are the duties of the Lieutenant Govenor?
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-preforms any duties assigned by the Govenor
-If the Govenor is removed from office or dies, the LG takes over |
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What are the duties of the Attorney General?
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-Cheif legal officer of Illinois
-Represents the state, state agencies, and state officials in court -Cheif law enforcement officer in Illinois (chief cop) -Coordinates crime fighting activities with state, county, and local authorities -Gives legal advice to the executive officers -protects Illinois consumers against fraud and rip-offs |
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What are the duties of the Secretary of State?
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-Keeps the official records of the GA and the executive branch
-Chief legal officer of the DMV -Keeper of the Great Seal of Illinois -The state librarian -State archivist (maintains records of historical stuff) -has more direct contact with the people of Illinois than any other executive office |
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What are the duties of the Comptroller?
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-Chief fiscal (finance) officer
-Reviews all bills and payments -Pays the state's bills -Keeps records -Helps set financial policies for the state -"Watchdog" of the state's money |
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What are the duties of the Treasurer?
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-Acts as the bank's banker, keeping and investigating the money the state recieves through taxes
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Who protects Illinois consumers against fraud and rip-offs?
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Attorney General
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What is the term of any executive officer?
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4
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What are 4 examples of the Civil Administrative Code Departments?
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-aeronautic
-agriculture -labor -finance |
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What is the Senators Rotation?
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-2,4,2
-4,2,2 -2,2,4 |
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What are the powers of the Govenor?
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1) enforce, execute, or carry out laws
2) appoint people to fill vacancies (will serve until next election) 3) appoint all officers (with approval of Senate) 4) make annual reports to GA (this is called the "state of the state") 5) propose a budget for the state 6) sign or veto bills 7) comander and chief of state military forces (national guard) 8) he can grant repreves and pardons |
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List the three courts in order from highest to lowest.
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- Supreme
- Appelate - Circut |
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What are the judge terms?
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-Supreme- 10 years
-Appelate- 10 years -Circut- 6 years -Associate- 4 years |
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Which state court has only original jurisdiction?
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Circut
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Which state court has only appelate jurisdiction?
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Appelate (duh)
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Which court is the true trial court?
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Circut
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Are state court judges appointed or elected?
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elected
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Which state court has both types of jurisdiction?
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Supreme
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Explain how a judge can be re-elected.
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Once elected, the judges can have their name put on the ballot at next election. The citizens can vote either simply yes or no to keep the judge. Judge needs 3/5 vote to keep his/her job
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List three qualifications to be a state judge.
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-citizen
-licensed attorney -resident of where elected |
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Can a judge hold any other job or position while serving the state?
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no
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What are the 3 ways canidates may be nominated?
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-convention
-caucus -primaries |
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In this method, delegates are chosen by the counties to meet and decide the party's canidates to be put on the ballot.
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convention
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In this method of nominating canidates, party leaders meet and choose the canidates from that party to be put on the ballot.
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caucus method
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Explain the closed primary system.
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voters recieve the same ballot, which contains the canidates' names from all of the political parties
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Explain the open primary system.
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the canidates do not have to declare their pary affiliation
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Which type of primary does Illinois have?
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closed primaries
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What is an example of an item that can call for a referendum?
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Schools
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To vote in an election, you must be registered in your district how many days before the election?
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28
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How may counties does Illinois have?
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102
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Define federalism.
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sharing power of the power of government amongst the federal, state, and local government
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What is the largest unit of local government?
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County
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List 3 services provided by the counties.
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-keep records
-conduct elections -enforce laws |
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What is an example of a special purpose district?
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public school districts
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List 4 services provided by municipalities.
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-fire and police protection
-cultural and recreational facilities -water and sewer systems -traffic regulations and street construction |
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What are the 5 forms of municipal government?
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1) Mayor
2) Trustee Village 3)Commision Form 4)Council 5)Strong Mayor Form |
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In what year was the present Illinois constitution ratified and approved?
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1970
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In what year did the present Illinois constitution go into effect?
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1971
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How many official flags has Illinois had?
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2
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In what year did the present flag become the official flag?
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1970
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What 2 years appear on the Illinois flag?
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-1868- seal was approved
-1818- year Illinois became a state |
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What is written on the banner the eagle holds in the Illinois state flag?
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-State Soverinty
-National Union |
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What is the state tree?
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White oak
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What is the state flower?
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Purple Violet
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What is the state bird?
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Cardinal
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What is the state mineral?
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Flourite
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What is the state insect?
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Monarch Butterfly
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What is the state slogan?
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"Land of Lincoln"
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What is the state song?
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"Illinois, Illinois"
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What is the state animal?
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White-Tailed Deer
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What is the state fish?
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Bluegill
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What is the state fossil/dinosaur?
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Tully monster
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What is article 7 and what does it state?
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Local Government
-gives rules for local governments - for counties, townships, and cities. Local governments given limited power to pass ordaninces or local laws Homerule -certain amount of people that make decisions for your city -regulate health, curfew, welfare, etc. Referendum -a legislative measureto voters for approval or rejection -property tax increase Initiative -where people start bill or law (usually with a petition) Consolidate -where 2 schools join together because of referendum |
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How many counties are in Illinois?
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102
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What is article 8 and what does it state?
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Finance
-public money and property can only be used for public purposes -explains how public fundsare budgeted, spent, and audited Auditor General -responsible for seeing funds ised as intended -appointed by government -10 year term -can be appointed and dismissed by 3/5 vote by GA |
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What is article 9 and what does it state?
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Revenue
-Illinois can collect money (revenue) from the people through taxes on property, income, and sales -GA has power to tax |
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What is article 10 and what does it state?
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Education
-provides free public eduaction for all Illinois residents through high school -must be at least 16 to drop out of high school- must have guardian's permission |
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What is article 11 and what does it state?
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Enviornment
-gives the GA power to insure a healthy enviornment for Illinois residents -GA can make laws to make a heakthy enviornment |
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What is article 12 and what does it state?
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Militia
-allows the GA to form a state militia made up of Illinois citizens -Militia is made up of all able bodied residents |
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What is article 13 and what does it state?
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General Provisions (Misc.)
-rules for people running for office -rules for public transportation -rules on what the GA can spend money on -any person convicted of a fellony, bribery, or purgery (lying under oath) cannot hold office -anyone can sue the state is they have a grievence (been wronged) -must take an oath to be part of the government -banks must get a 3/5 vote form GA to operate |
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What is article 14 and what does it state?
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Constitutional Revision
-explains how the Illinois constitution can be changed |
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What is a fiscal year?
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a financial year of how items are being budgeted
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Who prepares the budget and who approves and changes it after it is prepared?
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-Govenor
-GA |
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Associate judges are appointed by whom?
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Circut judges
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How old must you be to be an executive officer? How long must you be a resident of Illinois?
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-25
-3 years |
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Which form of municipal government has a proffesionally trained managerto help govern the city?
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Council
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What was the first amendment?
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-Cut the size of the Illinois House of Reprensentatives from 177 to 118
-abolished the system of cumulative voting in favor of single-member districts for the house |
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What is the 2nd amendment?
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-reduced tax delinquincy from 7 years to 5 years
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What is the 3rd amendment?
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-anyone on life sentence or death sentence cannot pay bail
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What is the 4th amendment?
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-anyone who is a threat to society cannot pay bail
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What is the 5th amendment?
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-changes voting age to 18
-residence requirment is 30 days prior to election |
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What is the 6th amendment?
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-changes tax delinquincy from 5 years to 2 years
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What is the 7th amendment?
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-talks about victim's rights
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What is the 8th amendment?
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-changes face to face confrentation to room to room
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What is the 9th amendment?
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-new laws take effect on June 1st the following year
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What is the 10th amendment?
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-adds 2 people to Commission board to make unbias (favoring neither side of court case)
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