2. Laws Miscellany State Symbols 3 Branches of Government Executive Officers 500 400 300 200 100 200 300 400 500 100 200 300 400 500 100 200 300 400 500 100 200 300 400 500 Double Jeopardy Double Jeopardy

3. This officer is responsible for carrying out the laws of the state.

4. This officer issues drivers licenses.

5. This officer deals with the safekeeping of money.

6. This officer completes all duties delegated by the governor.

7. This officer is the chief legal officer of the state.

8. List the three branches of the Illinois State government.

9. List the primary purpose of each of the three branches of Illinois government.

10. These are the three requirements to obtain a position in the Executive Branch.

11. These are the three requirements to obtain a position in the Legislative Branch.

12. Who are the leaders of the Illinois State Senate and the Illinois House of Representatives?

13. This is the state flower of Illinois.

14. This is the state bird of Illinois.

15. This is the state fish of Illinois.

16. This is the state slogan of Illinois.

17. This is the state nickname of Illinois.

18. In this year, Illinois became a state.

19. What are the names of the current governor and lieutenant governor?

20. This is the name of the first article in the Illinois State Constitution.

21. Name the capitals of Illinois in chronological order.

22. Name two of the three reasons a governor can remove an executive officer from his or her position.

23. The Governor has these two options after receiving a bill.

24. This body of government initiates a bill.

25. Name three of the four powers under which local governments can create laws.

26. For the first time through the General Assembly, bills must pass each house by ______. a.A simple majority (50%+1) b.A 2/3 majority c.A 3/5 majority d.A unanimous vote

27. To override a veto, each house in the General Assembly must pass a bill by ______. a.A simple majority (50%+1) b.A 2/3 majority c.A 3/5 majority d.A unanimous vote

28. Amendments Government Facts State Symbols 3 Branches of Government Executive Officers 1000 800 600 400 200 400 600 800 1000 200 400 600 800 1000 200 400 600 800 1000 200 400 600 800 1000

29. This officer is the head librarian of the state.

30. This officer is the commander of the Illinois National Guard.

31. This officer takes over for the governor if the position becomes vacant for any reason.

32. This officer receives bills from the General Assembly.

33. This officer maintains the state’s financial accounts.

34. List the three levels of the Judicial Branch.

35. There are _____ legislative districts in Illinois. Each district has _____ Senator(s) and _____ Representative(s).

36. Illinois Appellate Judges and Supreme Court Justices serve for how long?

37. This is the number of justices on the Illinois Supreme Court.

38. What “check” does the Legislative Branch have over the Executive and Judicial Branches?

39. This is the state tree of Illinois.

40. This is the official language of Illinois.

41. This is the state snack food of Illinois.

42. Which of the following is the state flag of Illinois? a.a. d.d. c.c. b.b.

43. This is the state motto of Illinois.

44. Illinois boasts this major body of water as its western border.

45. This person is the current Secretary of State of the State of Illinois.

46. Name the five states that border Illinois.

47. Illinois has these three requirements for an individual to vote.

48. This United States President moved the Illinois State capital to Springfield.

49. An amendment must be proposed by the _______.

50. An amendment may only be approved when ______.

51. The Illinois Constitution can be change in these two ways.

52. Illinois has had this many constitutions.

53. The Illinois State Constitution was adopted and ratified in this year.