S.S Illinois Constitution Flashcards
Name the three capitals Illinois has?
Kaskaskia, Vandalia, Springfield
In what year was the current constitution ratified
1970
How many amendments does the Illinois constitution have
14 total
Which amendment changed the voting age from 21 to 18 for Illinois sate elections
Fifth amendment
Which amendment allows voters to petition for a recall of the Governor and elect a replacement
11th amendment
What are the three branches of government in Illinois
Executive, Legislative, Judicial
How many executive offices does the executive branch have
13 executive offices
What does the executive branch do
Implement and enforce laws approved by the legislative branch
You have to be at least how old to be governor
At least 25 years old
Who is our current governor
JB Pritzker
How long must you live in Illinois before the election to be Lieutenant Governor
3 years
Who is our current Lieutenant Governor
Juliana Stratton
Who is our current Attorney General
Kwame Raoul
What two things does the Attorney General do
Serves as a counselor to their Legislatures and state agencies, and also known as the “people’s lawyer” for all citizens
Who is our current Secretary of State
Jesse White
What four things does the Secretary of State do
Maintains State records, keep the Great Seal of Illinois, Issue drivers licenses, register vehicals
What political party does our Treasurer, Michael W. Frerichs belong to
Democrat
What are the four things the Treasurer does
Chief custodian of Illinois treasury, Illinois head banker, Investing monies and securities, disbursement to comptroller
Who is our current Comptroller
Susana Mandoza
What is the Comptroller responsible for
Marinating the states fiscal accounts and ordering payments into and out for them
What three things does Frank Mautino, Auditor General do
Audits public funds of the state disclose receipts and expenditure of public funds, ensures agencies comply with federal regulations
What does the Legislative branch do
Makes laws
How many Representatives are in the Illinois House of Representitives
118 Representatives
How many Senators are in the Illinois State Senate
59 senators
Who represents Madison County in 56th Legislative District
Rachelle Aud Crowe
What does the Judicial Branch do
Interprets the laws
Name the three courts in the Judical branch
Supreme court, Appellate court, Circuit court
Who is the Illinois Supreme Court Chief Justice
Ann M. Burke
What is the state tree
White oak
What is the state snack food
Popcorn
What is the state fossil
Jully Monster
