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TRUE OR FALSE Illinois sends 25 U.S. Representatives to Congress

False, 19 Reps plus 2 senators

TRUE OR FALSE For a bill to become a law it must have passed both houses and have been signed by the President

False, signed by the governor

TRUE OR FALSE Once a bill goes to the governor, he or she has 30 calendar days to decide about it.

False, 60 calendar days

TRUE OR FALSE One qualification of the governor is that he or she must be 25 years old.

True

TRUE OR FALSE The Secretary of State is the first person in line to take over for the governor.

False, the Lt. Governor

TRUE OR FALSE The Attorney General protects Illinois consumers against fraud and rip-offs.

True

TRUE OR FALSE The Secretary of State is responsible for the safekeeping and investment of state monies.

FALSE, Treasurer

TRUE OR FALSE The term of any executive officer is 4 years.

TRUE

TRUE OR FALSE A Supreme Court judge must be a licensed attorney

TRUE

TRUE OR FALSE A judge can be re-elected on his record, without running against anyone.

TRUE

TRUE OR FALSE An Illinois judge can hold any other job they want while serving for the state.

False, None

TRUE OR FALSE Illinois has over 100 counties

TRUE

TRUE OR FALSE The three types of state courts are the circuit, appellate, and the second appellate

FALSE, circuit, appellate, supreme

TRUE OR FALSE In an open primary system, voters can vote for either political party.

TRUE

State Song

Illinois

State Animal

White-tailed deer

State Fish

Bluegill

State Tree

White Oak

State Flower

Purple violet

State Bird

Cardinal

State Mineral

Flouride

State Insect

Monarch Butterfly

State Slogan

Land of Lincoln