Illinois State Constitution By: Mr. V

When did Illinois become a state? Illinois became a state in 1818 It adopted its first constitution in 1818 It has had 4 total constitutions Current const.(1970) Capital is Springfield

How many branches of govt. does Illinois have? 3 Legislative is known as “General Assembly” Includes Senate (59) and House (118) Senate= 4 years Rep.= 2 years

So, How do we get 59 senators and 118 representatives? Each legislative district (59) is divided into two. Ex: 59x2= 118 Each district has its senator: 59 districts= 59 senators 59 districts are then divided into two, which =118 (which represents the 118 members in the HR)

Quick Quiz (Which branch does the person or body belong to?) Illinois Governor BRUCE RAUNER Must be at least 25 years old Executive Could he veto laws?

If Bruce Rauner should die, who would become governor? Lieutenant Governor Evelyn Sanguinetti Executive

Third branch? Judicial Branch 1)Circuit Courts 2)Appellate Courts 3)Supreme Court Seven justices (10 yrs) Elected by the people

In which county do we live? Cook County There are a total of 102 Counties in Illinois

Chicago Chicago is divided into 50 wards Each ward has an alderman They make up city council Ward ? 36th ward

36th ward alderman Gilbert Villegas

Second district Illinois Senator: Omar Aquino

Illinois 3rd district representative: Luis Arroyo

Who is the mayor of Chicago? Rahm Emanuel

Who are our two senators? Tammy Duckworth Richard Durbin

1. In what year did Illinois become a state? 1818 QUIZ TIME!!!! 1. In what year did Illinois become a state? 1818

Our current constitution was adopted in the year… 1970

Who are our two senators? Richard Durbin Mark Kirk

How many legislative districts does Illinois have? 59

How many justices are there in the Illinois Supreme Court? 7

In which county do we live in? Cook County