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The Illinois State Constitution Founded August 26 th, 1818
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The Basics The Current Illinois Constitution was written in 1970 (adopted 12/15/70) At least every 20 years, the Illinois Public must be allowed to vote on whether or not there should be a Constitutional Convention to write a new state constitution. – Became a state on August 26 th, 1818.
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Brief History of Illinois Carved out of the Northwest Territory.
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Brief History of Illinois Northwest Ordinance excluded slavery and required 60,000 inhabitants to declare Statehood. – Sidenote: An ordinance is a local law.
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State Capitals 1818-1820 – Kaskaskia 1820-1839 – Vandalia 1839-Today – Springfield
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Article 1: The Bill of Rights Inherent and Inalienable Rights – Life, Liberty, & The Pursuit of Happiness Due Process & Equal Protection Searches, Seizures, Privacy, & Interceptions – Protection against unreasonable searches, seizures, etc. – No warrants issued without probable cause Rights after Indictment – Right to appear in court, with a lawyer. – Fair and speedy trial
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Article I : The Bill of Rights Crime Victim’s Rights – Right to be treated with dignity – Right to be notified of court proceedings – Right to make a statement in court Rights Retained – No rights in the Constitution can be denied to any citizen of the state
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Article I : The Bill of Rights Bail and Habeas Corpus Self-Incrimination & Double Jeopardy Limitation of Penalties after conviction Trial by Jury Imprisonment for Debt – Cannot be arrested and jailed for debt Right of Eminent Domain
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Article I : The Bill of Rights No Discrimination in Employment or the Sale or Rental of Property – Cannot discriminate based on race, color, creed, national ancestry, and sex No Discrimination On the Basis of Sex No Discrimination Against the Handicapped
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Article III : Suffrage & Elections 18 years old (unless federal specifies otherwise) Permanent Illinois resident for a minimum of 30 days Not allowed to vote if: – Convicted of a felony – In jail or correctional facility
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Article IV : The Legislative Branch General Elections are held every 2 years, on even numbered years Voting districts are re-organized after the federal census Purpose : to Pass bills Called the General Assembly – House of Representatives – Senate
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Article IV : The Legislative Branch Three Principle Functions – Policymaking – Representation – Oversight of how things are running General Assembly Requirements – 21 years old – 2 year resident of the district representing – U.S. Citizen
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Legislative Branch 118 Representatives and 59 Senators 2 Representatives to each Senator. – Representatives hold a 2 year term – Senators hold either a 4 year term or a 2 year term.
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Article V : The Executive Branch The Governor – 4 Year Terms The Governor and Lieutenant Governor run as a team and are elected together in the General Election Requirements – 25 years old – 3 year resident of the state of Illinois – U.S. Citizen
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Article V : The Executive Branch Responsibilities – Veto Power – Prepare & Propose the State Budget – Appoint State officials – Propose legislation – Grant pardons – “Face of Illinois” – Commander-In-Chief of the State Militia
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Article V : The Executive Branch The Lieutenant Governor – Requirements: Same as the Governor – First in line if the governor dies, resigns from office, or takes federal office
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Article V : The Executive Branch Secretary of State – Record Keeper – Heads the State Police – State Librarian – Issues Driver’s Licenses
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Article V : The Executive Branch Attorney General – Chief prosecuting officer for the state (also works for counties) – Head of the legal department of Illinois – Will represent Illinois in trial
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Article V : The Executive Branch Treasurer – Invests money for the state – Pays bills for the state – Keeps the State’s Money
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Article V : The Executive Branch Comptroller – State’s Accountant – Orders money in and out of funds held by the Treasurer
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Article V : The Executive Branch Gubernatorial Succession – Lieutenant Governor – Attorney General – Secretary of State
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Article VI : The Judicial Branch Illinois Supreme Court – Cases from Circuit or Appellate Courts – Review of Death Sentence Add to your notes Three Levels of State Courts Supreme Court—10 year term Appellate Court—10 year term Circuit Courts—6 year term
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Article VII : Local Government 5 Types of Levels Government – Counties – Municipalities – Towns & Townships – Special Districts Utilities, Park Districts, – School Districts
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Article VII : Local Government Local Governments get their authority from the state. Most funding comes from property taxes.
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Home Rule Home Rule: Local governments can make decisions without getting the approval from the state. – Gives the local governments more opportunity to address their own needs Example: create ordinances.
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Article VIII : Finance Public Funds are for Public Purposes Keep Public Records of how funds are spent
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Article IX: Revenue General Assembly has the power to tax
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Article XIV : Constitutional Revisions People have the opportunity to vote on Amendments
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