Social Studies 7 th Grade Illinois Constitution

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Row 1, Col 1 Name the river that forms our western boundary. Mississippi

1,2 Illinois became a state in what year? 1818

1,3 The chief job of the Executive Branch. Enforce laws

1,4 To serve in the executive branch, you must be ______years old. 25

2,1 How many Constitutions has Illinois had? 4

2,2 Who is the commander-in-chief of the state militia? Governor

2,3 Name 3 of our state symbols. White Oak, Big Bluestem, White-Tailed Deer, Bluegill, Square Dance, Blue Violet, Cardinal, Monarch Butterfly, Tully Monster, Fluorite

2,4 A bill can start in the _________________. House or Senate

3,1 How long is the term for governor and who is our governor? 4 years, Pat Quinn

3,2 In Illinois, the House of Representatives and Senate together are called the________. General Assembly

3,3 There are _________ representatives and _____________ senators in Illinois. 59 senators and 118 representatives

3,4 A bill must be read on _____ different days before it goes to the governor but he can hold it for ____ days before signing or vetoing it. 3, 60

4,1 To vote in Illinois, you have to be _______ years old, live in the state for _______days and the election is held in what month? 18, 30 days, November

4,2 The highest court in Illinois is the ___________ and it has _______ members. Supreme Court, 7

4,3 A Supreme Court judge can serve for _________ years. 10

4,4 The presiding officer of the House of representatives is called_________ and the presiding officer of the Senate is called_____________. Speaker of the House, President of the Senate

5,1 Illinois has had 3 capitals. Name all three. Kaskaskia, Vandalia, Springfield

5,2 Name the five states that border Illinois. Indiana, Iowa, Wisconsin, Missouri, Kentucky

5,3 In what year was the present Illinois Constitution ratified and approved? 1970

5,4 Name the 3 qualifications to be governor. 25 years old, resident of the state for 3 years preceding election, U.S. Citizen