IL Constitution (2022/2023) 100% Pass

IL Constitution (2022/2023) 100% Pass What is the highest court in Illinois? Supreme Court Who is the money manager for the State of Illinois? Treasurer How many counties are in the state? 102 The governor belongs to which branch of government? Executive Branch The Illinois Circuit Courts belong to which branch of government? Judicial Branch Both the Illinois and US Constitution have a Bill of Rights. T/F True What is the largest item of state spending in the budget? Education The Senate belongs to which branch of government? Legislative The Lt. Governor belongs to which branch of government? Executive The House of Representatives belong to which branch of government? Legislative The Illinois Supreme Court belongs to which branch of government? Judicial Who can veto a bill passed by the General Assembly? Governor What is not a duty of the General Assembly? Interpret the state constitution Illinois has had how many Constitutions? 4 What year did Illinois become a state? 1818 What is the capital of Illinois? Springfield Which groups in the General Assembly meet in Springfield? House of Representatives and Senate Do the Reps. or Senators have to be 21 or older for election? Both Who are elected by the people? Reps. or Senators Both (House & Senate) What do you call public issues that are put on the ballot? Referendums How long is the governor's term? 4 years What is the age requirement for the governor? 25 years old How are Illinois judges usually selected? By the people Who is the chief executive officer of the state? Governor What is the general or main trial court in Illinois? Circuit Court If the governor dies, who becomes governor? Lt. Governor Who is the commander-in-chief of the state militia? Governor Who declares laws unconstitutional? Supreme Court Can Reps. and Senators make laws that treat other state's citizens differently? No Are Reps. and Senators appointed by the governor? No - voted by the people In some cases, a 17 year old may vote in primary elections. True or False True The Illinois General Assembly cannot be called into special session. True or False False Who has lawmaking responsibilities? Reps. or Senators Both Which General Assembly group can start impeachment proceedings? House of Representatives What groups make up the General Assembly? House of Reps. and Senators Which group has 118 members from 118 districts? House of Reps. The governor is allowed to use an item veto to approve a bill. True or False True Who is the governor of Illinois? J.B. Pritzker What year was our present Constitution adopted? 1970 If the General Assembly wants to pass a bill over a veto, what fraction of a vote is necessary? 3/5 What do you call the power given to cities and towns in Illinois so that they may pass their own ordinances? Home Rule How long does the governor have to consider a bill passed by the General Assembly? (for veto purposes) 60 days Who has the power to appoint state officials? Governor Do members of the General Assembly get the same salary as the governor? No - Governor makes mores Which member of the General Assembly serves a 4 year term? Senate Which member of the General Assembly serves a 2 year term? House of Representatives Who has 59 members from 59 districts? Senators Who is the legal officer of the state? Which branch? Attorney General and Executive Branch The speaker is the chief officer for which branch of the General Assembly? House of Reps. How many Supreme Court Justices are there for Illinois? 7 In Illinois, general elections are always held in even numbered years on Tuesday following the first Monday in what month? November The Illinois Secretary of State belongs to which branch of the government? Executive Branch What are the requirements to vote in a general election in Illinois? A US citizen, 18 yrs. old, IL resident for 30 days, and registered to vote Who may propose amendments to the Illinois Constitution? A Constitutional Convention and the General Assembly How many days must a bill be read before it can be voted on? 3 different days A city, village, or town created to provide services that residents need or desire is known as a? Municipality What is not an example of a service provided by a local government? Military Protection In a mayor and council form of government, who is the chief city officer? Mayor - which is elected Both Illinois and the US have how many houses in the legislative branch? Two - House of Rep. and Senate Illinois has the power to coin and issue money as a state government. True or False False - US Govt.