1. Illinois State Constitution
By: Mr. V

2. 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

3. 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

5. 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)

6. 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?

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

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

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

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

14. 36th ward alderman Gilbert Villegas

15. Second district Illinois Senator: Omar Aquino

17. Illinois 3rd district representative: Luis Arroyo

18. Who is the mayor of Chicago?
Rahm Emanuel

19. Who are our two senators?
Tammy Duckworth Richard Durbin

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

21. Our current constitution was adopted in the year…
1970

22. Who are our two senators?
Richard Durbin
Mark Kirk

23. How many legislative districts does Illinois have?59

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

25. In which county do we live in?
Cook County