Illinois Constitution Memorization Flashcards
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Lt. Governor
A
Sheila Simon
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governor
A
Pat Quinn
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Attorney General
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Lisa Madigan
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Secretary of State
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Jesse White
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Comptroller
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Judy Topinka
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Treasurer
A
Dan Rutherford
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US Senators
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Dick Durbin (Democrat), Mark Kirk (Republican)
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District number
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19th District
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US Representative
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John Shimkus (Republican)
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What number state is Illinois
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it is the 21st state
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What day did Illinois become a state
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December 3, 1818
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State Motto of Illinois
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State sovereignty, national union
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State flower of Illinois
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Violet
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State tree of Illinois
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Whiteoak
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State bird of Illinois
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Cardinal
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How many articles are there
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14 articles
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How many amendments
A
11 amendments
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mayor of Chicago
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Rahm Emanuel
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State mineral
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Fluorite
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State insect
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Monarch Butterfly
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State animal
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white-tailed deer
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state fish
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bluegill
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State prairie grass
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big bluestem
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state fossil
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Tully monster
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state dance
Square Dance
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State soil
drummer silty clay loam
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state snack
popcorn
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state amphibian
eastern tiger salamander
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state reptile
painted turtle
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state fruit
goldrush apple
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How many capitals has Illinois had and where have they been
3, Kaskaskia, Vandalia, Springfield *
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How many constitutions has Illinois had and what years did they come into place?
4, 1818, 1848, 1870, 1970
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First governor of Illinois
Shadrach Bond
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mayor of Alton
Brant Walker
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mayor of Godfrey
Michael McCormick
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Most of the Illinois Court cases would take place in the Circuit Courts?
True
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The biggest state spending is for what
education
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The largest city in Illinois is what?
Chicago
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There are 102 counties in Illinois? T/F
true
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Voters must be how old
18 years old
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How old must the governor be
35 years or older
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Is foreign affairs the duty of the state government?
no!
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What year did Illinois become a state?
1818
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The governor is commander-in-chief of the state militia? t/F
true
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Both the Illinois and US Constitutions have a Bill of Rights
Yes, true
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Who can veto a bill passed by the General Assembly?
Governor
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river that makes up westerly border of Illinois is what?
Mississippi
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Who is take the governors position if the governor dies?
Lt. Governor
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Highest court in Illinois is what?
Supreme Court
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Voting on public issues and questions are what?
referendums
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The next presidential election will be in what year?
2016
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How long does the governor have to consider a bill passed by Illinois Senate and House of Representatives?
60 days
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Who can call the General Assembly into special session?
the governor
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Who is the chief legal office of the state?
Attorney General
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How many aldermen or women are in the Chicago City Council?
50
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How are Illinois Judges usually selected
by the people
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For the General Assembly to pass a bill over the governors veto how much of a vote do you need?
3/5
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How many branches of government in Illinois?
3
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What is the capital of Illinois?
Springfield
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What branch: Illinois Governor
The Executive Branch
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What Branch: Lt. Governor
The Executive Branch
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What Branch: Illinois House of Representatives
The Legislative Branch
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What Branch: Illinois State Senate
The Legislative Branch
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What Branch: The Illinois Supreme Courts
The Judicial Branch
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Illinois Circuit Courts
The Judicial Branch
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Meets in springfield, has women members, are parts of the general assembly, elected by the people, have lawmaking responsibilities, must be 21 years or older
Both the Illinois House of Representatives and Senate
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Does not get paid, has governor as chief officer, declares laws unconstitutional, can make laws that would treat citizens of other states differently than Illinois citizens, are appointed by the governor
Neither Illinois House of Representatives or Senate
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Term is 4 years, has 59 members and 59 districts
The Illinois Senate
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Starts impeachment proceedings, term is 2 years, has speaker as chief officer, has 118 members and 118 districts
The Illinois House of Representatives
