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1
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Who discovered Illinois?

A

Louis Jolliet and Sacques Marguette

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What is Illinois named after?

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An Indian tribe, the Illiniwek

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When did Illinois become a state?

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Dec. 3 1818

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Who was the first state governor of Illinois?

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Mr. Shadrach Bond

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Name the 3 Illinois capital cities in order from the earliest to latest:

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Kaskaskia, Vandalia, Springfield

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6
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How many constitutions has Illinois had?

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four

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In what year was the present Illinois Constitution ratified and approved?

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Dec. 15, 1970

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In what year did the present Illinois Constitution go into effect?

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July 1, 1971

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10
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List 3 responsibilities that states have been given by the U.S. constitution

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  1. Schools
  2. conducting elections
  3. Marriage Laws
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11
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How many branches of government does Illinois government have?

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3

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12
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Name the 3 Branches of Illinois government have?

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  1. Executive
  2. Legislative
  3. Judicial
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13
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Explain 2 ways the Illinois constitution can be amended

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  1. A joint resolution containing the affirmative vote of 3/5 of the members of both chambers
  2. A petition signed by 8% of the votes cast
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14
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How many official flags has Illinois had?

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2 flags

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15
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In what year did the present flag become the official flag?

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July 1st, 1970

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16
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What two years appear on the Illinois flag, what are their importance?

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1818: statehood and 1868: the first use of the state seal

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17
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State tree

A

white oak

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18
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State flower

A

common blue violet

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19
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State mineral

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fluorite

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20
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State insect

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monarch butterfly

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21
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State slogan

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“Land of Lincoln”

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22
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State Song

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“Illinois” - Charles H. Chamberlin

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23
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State animal

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White-tailed deer

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24
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State fish

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bluegill

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25
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State dinosaur

A

Tullimonstrum

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26
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State motto

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“State sovereignty, National union”

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27
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Meaning of state motto

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Illinois governs itself under the government of the United States

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28
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What river forms the southern boundary of our state?

A

Ohio River

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29
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What river forms our western boundary?

A

Mississippi

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30
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What two rivers partially form our state’s eastern boundary?

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Ohio River and Wabash Rivers

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31
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What river is known as “the Father of all Rivers?”

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Mississippi River

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32
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List 4 uses of Illinois Rivers

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transportation, recreation, hydroelectric power, and irrigation

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33
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List 2 problems caused by the rivers

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flooding and pollution

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34
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List the 5 states that border illinois:

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Wisconsin, Iowa, Indiana, Missouri, and Kentucky

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35
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The Legislative power of Illinois belongs to what group?

A

General Assembly

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36
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Name the 2 parts of the General Assembly

A

The House of Representatives and the Senate

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37
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There are how many state senators?

A

59

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38
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There are how many state representatives?

A

118

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39
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The total amount of members in the General Assembly is…

A

177

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40
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We live in which Congressional district?

A

the second

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41
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Our U.S. representative is?

A

Robin Kelly

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42
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Our state legislative district is?

A

17th

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43
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Our state senator is?

A

Elgie R. Sims. Jr.

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44
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Momences lies within what State representative district?

A

34th

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45
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Our state representative is?

A

Nicholas K. Smith

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46
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Our 2 U.S. senators are?

A

Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth

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47
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Illinois sends how many U.S. Representatives to Congress?

A

17

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48
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The term of a state senator is ___ years

A

4

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49
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The term of a state representative is ___ years

A

2

50
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To be a state senator or representative you must be at least ___ years old a resident of his/her district for at least __ years before the election

A

21, 2

51
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The general assembly meets each year on the?

A

second Wednesday of January

52
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Impeachment is?

A

A formal process in which an official is accused of unlawful activity which may include the removal of that official

53
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The trial for impeachment occurs in the?

A

Senate

54
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Who has the sole power of impeachment?

A

congress

55
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What is a quorum?

A

The minimum of members of a deliberate assembly

56
Q

For a bill to become a law it must have passed by _____ and have been signed by the ______

A

general assembly, president

57
Q

To override a Governor’s veto it takes a veto of?

A

3/5

58
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For a bill to pass the General Assembly, it must have received at least a ______ vote

A

majority

59
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Once a bill has been given to the Governor, he/she has ___ calendar days to decide about it

A

60

60
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If he fails to act on the bill within 60 days, what happens to the bill?

A

the bill automatically becomes a law

61
Q

Define Lobby

A

organized groups who seek to influence lawmakers

62
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List one way lobby is good for the law-making process

A

It aids in informing our lawmakers

63
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List one way lobbies have been proven to be a bad influence on lawmakers

A

Exerts too much influence and causes the views of citizens to be overlooked

64
Q

Can a Senator serve as the Lieutenant Governor at the same time?

A

No

65
Q

List 2 restrictions put on state lawmakers by our state constitution?

A
  1. Cannot receive an appointment by the governor to another public office
  2. Cannot hold any other public office in the state
66
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What are 3 qualifications to be Governor?

A

At least 25 years old, resident of the state for 3 years, and a citizen

67
Q

List the line of succession for the Governor

A

lieutenant governor, attorney general, secretary of state, comptroller, and treasurer

68
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What is the chief job of the Executive Branch?

A

The governor enforces law and vetoing or approving bills passed by the general assembly

69
Q

Who is the Chief Executive of the state government?

A

the governor

70
Q

Define pardon:

A

to excuse from a crime or persecution, forgiven completely

71
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Define reprieve:

A

A cancellation or postponement of a punishment

72
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Define commutation:

A

the act of substituting one thing for another, judicial sentence reduced to be a less severe one

73
Q

Who has the power in state government to grant pardons, reprieves, and commutations

A

Governor

74
Q

Who is the commander-in-chief of the state militia?

A

the governor

75
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How long is the term of a Governor?

A

4 years

76
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Define regular veto?

A

When the governor returns the legislation to the originating house without approval

77
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Define line-item veto

A

A partial veto, a certain item on a bill is sent back

78
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Define amendatory veto

A

Allows governor to amend bills that have been passed by the legislature

79
Q

Keeper of the Great Seal of Illinois

A

Sec. of State; Jesse White

80
Q

This office has more direct contact with the people of Illinois than any other executive office?

A

Sec. of State

81
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This person may become the governor if the present governor cannot fulfill their duties

A

Lieutenant governor; Juliana Stratton

82
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The State’s Chief Fiscal Control Officer

A

Comptroller; Susan A. Mendoza

83
Q

Protects Illinois consumers against fraud and rip offs

A

Attorney General

84
Q

Gives legal advice to the executive offices

A

attorney general; Kwame Raul

85
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Issues driver’s licenses, vehicle plates, and maintains records

A

Secretary of State

86
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The State Librarian

A

Sec. of State

87
Q

This is responsible for the safekeeping and investment of state monies

A

treasurer

88
Q

The Watchdog of the State’s money

A

Comptroller; Susan A. Mendoza

89
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State Archivist

A

Sec. of state

90
Q

The term of any executive officer is __ years

A

4

91
Q

To be executive officer you must be at least __ years old, a resident of the state for at least __ years preceding their election and a citizen

A

25; 3

92
Q

List 3 main functions of the state Judicial Branch

A

Administer justice, interpret meaning of law, and settle disputes

93
Q

List the 3 types of state courts from lowest -> highest

A

circuit courts, appellate court, & supreme court

94
Q

Are state court judges elected or appointed?

A

elected

95
Q

Which court has only appellate jurisdiction?

A

Appellate courts

96
Q

Which court has only original jurisdiction?

A

circuit courts

97
Q

Which state court has both types of jurisdiction?

A

supreme courts

98
Q

The term of a circuit court judge is __ years, for an appellate judge is __ and for a supreme court judge is __ years

A

6; 10; 10

99
Q

Which court is the true trial court?

A

circuit court

100
Q

How many judges are there on the Illinois supreme court?

A

7

101
Q

List 3 qualifications to be a state court judge

A
  1. Be a citizen
  2. Licensed attorney of state
  3. Resident of the district they are elected
102
Q

Explain how a judge can be re-elected

A

A judge has to file to the secretary of state a declaration of candidacy 6 months before the election, it has to be certified by the secretary of state and get a 3/5 majority vote, added to election without party affiliation

103
Q

Can a judge hold any other job or position while serving the state?

A

NO

104
Q

To vote in Illinois you must be at least __ years old, a resident of your voting district for at least __ days before preceding the election, and a _____

A

18; 30; citizen

105
Q

To vote in an election you must have been registered in your district at least __ days before the election

A

30

106
Q

Explain the closed primary system

A

Voters on election day choose one political parties ballot, voters have to register in one party and can only vote for that party

107
Q

Explain the open primary system

A

Voters are not required to declare party affiliation, any voter can vote in any primary

108
Q

Which type of primary does Illinois use

A

partial primary, voter has to make a public declaration of which primary they’re voting in or else it will be assumed

109
Q

Give an example of an issue that could be placed on a referendum

A

tax increase

110
Q

How many counties does Illinois have?

A

102

111
Q

Define federalism

A

the division and sharing of power between the national & state governments

112
Q

List 4 services provided by municipalities

A
  1. police
  2. water
  3. sanitation
  4. zoning
113
Q

List the 5 forms of municipal government

A
  1. council-manager
  2. mayor-council
  3. commission
  4. town meeting
  5. representative town meeting
114
Q

What form of government does Momence have?

A

mayor-council

115
Q

List 3 services provided by the counties

A
  1. public mental health
  2. 911 emergencies
  3. property taxes
116
Q

What is an example of a special purpose district?

A

school district

117
Q

What color is the background of the US flag?

A

White

118
Q

What day is flag day?

A

June 14th

119
Q

What do the colors on the US flag mean?

A

courage, loyalty, and innocence

120
Q

How should the flag be displayed?

A
  • Always to the left of other flags
  • If on a wall, the the blue should be in the upper left corner
  • Always illuminated

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