Illinois Government Flashcards
What is the capital of Illinois?
Springfield
When was the current constitution adopted?
1970
How many Articles does the constitution have? Amendments?
14 articles, 15 amendments
+3 branches established
What is the general assembly?
The Illinois version of Congress, it’s bicameral. It has to meet at least once a year.
How many members are there in the house? the Senate?
118; 59
What does the governer do?
Executive officer of the executive branch
Who is the Lieutenant Governer?
Role given by law and Governer, is the president of the Senate
Juliana Stratton
Who is the Attorney General?
Chief legal advisor of the state
Kwame Raoul
Who is the secretary of state?
The record keeper of the state. Responsible for drivers license, ect.
Alexi Giannoulias
What does the Comptroller do?
Decides which bills are paid, and with which money
Susana A. Mendoza
What does the Treasurer do?
Invests the states money
Michael Frerichs
How are the courts set up?
Same as the US; districts are at the bottom, then appellate courts, and the state supreme court is the highest
What are the two different types of local government? Roles?
General purpose units provide basic services like police, fire and rescue, ect. Special Purpose units are for things like schools or libraries.
What’s our state motto?
State Soverignty, National Union.
