1. Illinois Constitution Found in Illinois Constitution

2. Branches Executive – Governor - is chief executive – Lieutenant Governor – “vice president” of the state. – Attorney General – legal officer of the state – Secretary of State – Keeper of the state seal (drivers license) – Comptroller – In charge of states financial records. – Treasurer - In charge of the states money

3. Governor Appoints administrators and department directors. Commands the state militia Grants pardons and reprieves. Administers and enforces the laws of the state. 4 year term

4. Branches Legislative Branch – Called the General Assembly – Senate 59 senators – House of Representatives 118 Representatives – Can override a governors veto with 3/5 majority vote.

5. Branches Judicial Branch – Judges are elected in general elections. 7 Judges on the Supreme Court

6. Education The state has the primary responsibility for funding public education. Public education shall be free.

7. Voting Qualifications 18 or older Permanent resident of the state for 30 days Must be a registered voter. Must be a citizen.

8. Helpful Link! http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/public ations/handbook/1112handbook.pdf (Illinois Constitution) http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/public ations/handbook/1112handbook.pdf