Illinois Constitution
What year did Illinois join the Union?
1818
When was the U.S Constitution written?
1787
What year was the Constitutional Convention held?
1787
How many branches of government are there?
Three
What country did America declare independence from?
England
What is the capital of Illinois?
Springfield
Name the three parts of the U.S Constitution.
1. Preamble
2. Articles
3. Amendments
What was America's first plan of government?
Articles of Confederation.
Name the 3 branches of government.
2. Executive
3. Judicial
When did the Declaration of Independence become effective?
July 4th 1776
How many articles are in the Illinois Constitution?
14 Articles.
What year was the U.S Constitution ratified?
1788
What were the two compromises reached at the Constitutional Convention?
1. The Great Compromise
2. Three-Fifths Compromise
Which branch of government makes laws?
Legislative
Name 2 main topics in the Declaration of Independence.
1. Theory of American Government.
2. Wrongs done to Americans by England.
3. The government derives its power from the people.
What is the name and title of the Chief Executive Officer of Illinois?
J.B. Pritzker, Governor.
The first 10 amendments in the U.S Constitution are known as the . . .
Bill of Rights
What were the main two concerns debated at the Constitutional Convention?
1. Strong government
2. Slavery
Which branch of government enforces laws?
Executive
Who was one of the main authors of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
When was the current Illinois Constitution ratified?
The "Father of the Constitution" was . . .
James Madison
Who was the oldest man at the Constitutional Convention?
Benjamin Franklin
The Judicial branch . . .
Interprets laws.
What plan of government followed the Declaration of Independence?