Illinois state constitution test Flashcards
How many Constitutions has Illinois had
4
When was the current Illinois Constitution adopted
1970
When did Illinois become a state
December 3, 1818
How many counties does Illinois have
102
What’s the capital of Illinois
Springfield
How many houses are in the Illinois legislature
2
How many Branches of Government does Illinois have
3
What are the duties of each branch
The Legislative makes laws. The Executive enforces laws. The Judicial interprets laws
What has a speaker as chief officer
The house
What body plays a role in impeachment
Both house and senate if the general assembly
Which body of congress has a four year term with a two year term every 10 years (house or senate)
Senate
Which has a 2 year term, house or senate
House
In what month are elections held
November
How does a congressman’s salary compare to the governor
Congressmen make less money than the governor
Where does our Illinois congress meet
Springfield
Has 59 members
Senate
Has 118
House
What are raw requirements to serve in the Illinois congress
21 years old, resident of your district for 2 years, and a US citizen
What is another name for our whole Congress
General assembly
In what branch is the governor
Executive
In what branch is the Lieutenant Governor
Executive
In what branch is the Secretary of State
Executive
What branch holds the Illinois Courts
Judicial
In what branch are the houses of our state Congress
Legislative
What are the requirements to vote in the state of Illinois?
18 on election day, live in your district for at least 30 days, US citizen, cannot claim the right to vote anywhere else
Who vetos laws in the state
Governor
How are judges selected
Popular vote
How are amendments to the Illinois Constitution proposed
(What percent)
Either ⅗ of the General Assembly agrees or there is a Constitutional Convention
Who appoints most state officials (mayor, governor, etc.)
The governor
What is the role of our general assembly
To make the laws of our state, approve appointments, and initiate and try impeachment cases
How many days does the governor have to consider laws passed by the state Congress
60
How many days does a bill have to be read in each house of Congress before it can be voted on
3
How long is the term of an Illinois governor
4 years
Who becomes governor if the governor dies
Lieutenant Governor
What is the name for the highest court in the state
Illinois supreme court
Which is the main trial court of the state
Circuit Court
How many votes does it take to override a veto in the state legislature
(What precent)
⅗ majority of both chambers
What services are provided by local governments
building and zoning regulations, road construction, recreational facilities (or not militia)
What is the name of the power given to cities and towns so that they may pass their own local laws
Home rule
Who can call the legislature into a special session
Governor
What is it called when the governor vetoes only parts of a bill
Amendatory or Item Reduction Veto
Who is responsible for issuing driver’s licenses in the state
Secretary of State
What is the name for a public issue on a ballot that is not a law
Referendum
Are there circumstances when a 17 year old can legally vote in the state
Yes
How many justices are on the Illinois Supreme Court
7
Who is the commander of our state militia
Governor
Who is the head of a mayor and council style of local government
Mayor
Does the state have the same houses of legislature as the Federal government
Yes
What are the requirements to be governor of the state
US citizen, 25 years old, resident of the state for 3 years
Can the state print its own money
No
What is the largest item of spending on the Illinois budget
Education
Does Illinois have a bill of rights
Yes
What is the name of our current governor
Pritzker
What is the name for the chief legal officer of the state
Attorney General
What is defined as a city, village, or town, created to provide services that residents need or desire
municipality
How many aldermen and women does Chicago have
50
What form of municipal government does Chicago have
mayor and council
When is the next mayoral election in Chicago
2027 (Will take 2023 since the book is not up to date)
Who has veto power over the Chicago city council
Mayor
What fraction of the vote can override a mayoral veto in the city of Chicago
⅔
