Illinois Constitution Review

History  Illinois became a state in what year?  1818

History  Illinois is what number state of the United States?  21st

History  How many total constitutions has Illinois had?  4

History  What year was the current Illinois constitution written?  1970

History  What are the three branches of government in Illinois called?  Legislative, Executive, and Judicial

History  What county do you live in?  Cook

History  In what city is the state capital located?  Springfield

History  In what city was the first capital located?  Kaskaskia

History  In what city was the second capital located?  Vandalia

Symbols  What is the state flower?  Violet

Symbols  What is the state tree?  White Oak

Symbols  What is the state bird?  Cardinal

Symbols  What is the state insect?  Monarch Butterfly

Symbols  What is the state fish?  Bluegill

Symbols  What is the state mineral?  Fluorite

Symbols  What is the state animal?  White Tailed Deer

Symbols  What is the state fossil?  Tully Monster

Symbols  What is the state dance?  Square Dance

Voting Requirements*  Be at least 18 years old  Be a US Citizen  Live in the State for at least 30 days  Be a Registered Voter

Legislative Branch  What is the lawmaking body in Illinois called?  General Assembly*

Legislative Branch  What are the two parts of the lawmaking body of Illinois called?  The House of Representatives and the Senate

Legislative Branch  How much of a vote does the General Assembly need in order to override a veto?  3/5*

Legislative Branch  Who is the presiding officer of the Illinois House of Representatives?  Speaker of the House

Legislative Branch  What is the presiding officer in the senate called?  President of the Senate

Legislative Branch  Where would the trial of the impeachment of an Illinois official be held?  Senate

Legislative Branch  How old must a member of the General Assembly be?  21 years old

Legislative Branch  How many members are in the Illinois Senate?  59*

Legislative Branch  How many members are in the Illinois House of Representatives?  118*

Legislative Branch  What is the length of term for an Illinois State Senator?  2 or 4 years

Legislative Branch  What is the length of term for an Illinois State House of Representative?  2 years

Executive Branch  Head of the Illinois Executive Branch?  The Governor*

Executive Branch  The Governor of Illinois is elected by…  The people of the State*

Executive Branch  Who has the power to veto all bills?  The Governor

Executive Branch   What are powers that are given to the governor of Illinois?*   Command the State Militia   Administer and enforce laws of the state.   Grant pardons and reprieves for state offenses.   Power to Call National Guard

Executive Branch  Who is the Illinois governor?  Bruce Rauner

Executive Branch  What is the job of the Governor?  Chief Executive of Illinois – Head of the Illinois government

Executive Branch  What is the job of the Lieutenant Governor?  Receives duties from the Governor  “Vice President” of State*

Executive Branch  What is the job of the Attorney General?  Legal Officer for the State*

Executive Branch  What is the job of the Secretary of State?  Keeper of the Seal*  Keeps all state records including birth, death, marriage, and driver’s licenses

Executive Branch  What is the job of the Comptroller?  Bookkeeper of financial records and signs state paychecks*

Executive Branch  What is the job of the Secretary of Treasury?  Controls Illinois Tax money investments/state banker*

Executive Branch  How old must a member of the Executive branch be?  25 years old

Executive Branch  What is the length of term for an Executive officer?  4 years*

Judicial Branch  How many judges are on the Illinois State Supreme Court?  7 judges*

Judicial Branch  How do Illinois judges get their offices?  Elected* Associate judges are the only ones appointed.

Miscellaneous  Article Ten of the State constitution identifies that the primary responsibility to finance public education belongs to…  The State*