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58 Cards in this Set
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IL's present constitution was adopted in: |
1970 |
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If the General Assembly wishes to pass a bill over a veto, what vote is necessary? |
3/5 |
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How many aldermen or women in the Chicago City Council? |
50 |
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Who has the power to appoint many state officials? |
Governor |
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How many Constitutions has Illinois had? |
4 |
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Which court is the general or main trial court in Illinois? |
Circuit Court |
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Which court is the general or main trial court in Illinois? |
Circuit Court |
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If the Governor dies, who becomes Governor? |
Lieutenant Governor |
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Who can veto a bill passed by the General Assembly? |
Governor |
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The river that makes up the westerly border of Illinois is: |
Mississippi River |
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The highest Court in Illinois is: |
Supreme Court |
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Which of the following is NOT a duty of the General Assembly; |
Appoint the Governor |
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How long does the Governor have to consider a bill passed by the Illinois Senate and House of Representatives: |
60 days |
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The Governor of Illinois: |
Is the chief executive officer |
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The power given to the cities and towns in Illinois so that they may pass their own local ordinances is called: |
Home rule |
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The power given to the cities and towns in Illinois so that they may pass their own local ordinances is called: |
Home rule |
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How are Illinois judges usually selected? |
By the people |
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Branch: The Illinois Governor |
Executive |
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Branch: Illinois Circuit Courts |
Judicial |
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Branch: Illinois Supreme Court |
Judicial |
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Branch: Illinois House of Representatives |
Legislative |
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Branch: Illinois State Senate |
Legislative |
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Branch: Liuetenant Governor |
Executive |
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Branch: Liuetenant Governor |
Executive |
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General Assembly: Term is 4 years: |
Senate |
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General Assembly: Doesn't get paid: |
Neither |
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General Assembly: Meets in Springfield: |
Both |
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General Assembly: Has Women members |
Both |
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General Assembly: Starts impeachment proceedings: |
House |
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General Assembly: Must be 21 years old or older: |
Both |
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General Assembly: Term is 2 years? |
House |
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General Assembly: Are appointed by the Governor: |
Neither |
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General Assembly: Has Governor as Chief Officer: |
Neither |
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General Assembly: Can make laws that would treat other States' citizens differently than Illinois' citizens: |
Neither |
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General Assembly: Has Speaker as Chief Officer: |
House |
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General Assembly: Declare laws unconstitutional: |
Neither |
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General Assembly: Parts of the General Assembly |
Both |
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General Assembly: Have lawmaking responsibility: |
Both |
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General Assembly: Have 59 members and 59 districts: |
Senate |
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General Assembly: Elected by the people: |
Both |
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General Assembly: Have 118 members and 118 districts: |
House |
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T/F: Both the IL Const. And the U.S. Const. Have a Bill of Rights: |
True |
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T/F: Money manager of the state is the Secretary of State: |
False |
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T/F: The Governor is the Commander-in-Chief of state Militia: |
True |
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T/F: The biggest item of State spending is for highways: |
False |
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T/F: IL became a state in 1818: |
True |
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T/F: Public issues that are put on a ballot are called referendums: |
True |
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T/F: Foreign affairs is a duty of the state government: |
False |
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T/F: There are 102 counties in IL: |
True |
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T/F: The Governor must be 40 years old or older: |
False |
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T/F: Voters must be 18 years old or older: |
True |
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T/F: A governor's term lasts 4 years: |
True |
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T/F: The Illinois General Assembly cannot be called into special session: |
False |
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T/F: Both the state and the federal government have two houses in the legislative branch: |
True |
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T/F: The capital of IL is Chicago: |
False |
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T/F: The governor is allowed to use an item veto to approve only parts of a bill: |
True |
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Governor of IL: |
Bruce Rauner |
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Chief Legal Officer of the State |
Attorney General |