Geography
Vocabulary
Quick Facts
Years
100
Spring Field
What is the capital of Illinois?
100
Town or city in a county were the government buildings and offices are located.
What is county seat?
100
Monarch Butterfly
What is the Illinois state insect?
100
December 3, 1818
What month, day, and year did Illinois become a state?
200
The Illinois River
What river runs through the middle of Illinois?
200
A veto in which the governor can write changes into the bill.
What is an amendatory veto?
200
18 years of age
How old do you have to be to vote in Illinois?
200
1637
What year was Illinois founded?
300
Lake Michigan
What lake is located north east of Illinois?
300
Where voters of any affliction can vote for any party.
What is an open primary system?
300
The House of Representatives or the Senate.
Where are the two places a bill can start out?
300
1818 and 1868
What years appear on the Illinois flag?
400
Kentucky, Indiana, Missouri, Iowa, and Wisconsin
What states border Illinois?
400
A group of people who represent an interest(s) to the general assembly.
What is a lobbyist?
400
White Tailed Deer
What is the state animal?
400
A staggered four years
How long is a senates term?
500
Rockford
What is the third most populated city in Illinois?
500
The termination of a legislative day upon completion of business with the hour and day of next meeting set up.
What is adjournment?
500
Legislative, Executive, and Judicial
What are the 3 branches of government in Illinois?
500
December 15, 1970
What year was the Illinois current constitution ratified and approved?
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