The Illinois Constitution Flashcards
1
Q
State’s 3rd Capital
A
Springfield
2
Q
Illinois’ legislative branch
A
General Assembly
3
Q
Illinois voting qualifications
A
Age 18
Resident for 28 days
Registered to vote prior to election
does NOT vote in Primary Election
4
Q
General Assembly qualifications
A
US citizen
Age 21
Resident of district for 2 yrs
5
Q
Illinois Senate term is how long?
A
4 years
6
Q
Illinois governor term is how long?
A
4 years (infinite # of terms)
7
Q
Illinois governor duties
A
Grant pardons
Veto straight or line-item (can sign/veto parts of bill)
8
Q
Secretary of State
A
Maintain official state records
9
Q
Judiciary qualifications
A
be a licensed attorney
US citizen
Resident of Judicial Unit
10
Q
Illinois judge’s term is how long?
A
10 years (elected)
11
Q
Illinois House of Rep’s term
A
2 years
12
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