General Info
Amendments
House of Representatives
Terms
Illinois
100
What are the 3 branches of government?
Executive- enforces laws, Legislative- makes laws, Judicial- interpret and apply laws
100
Which Amendment gives Americans the right to free speech and free choice of religion?
1st Amendment
100
Which branch of the government is the House of Representatives part of?
The Legislative Branch- it is part of the U.S. Congress (lower house).
100
Which term means that a person cannot be tried twice for the same crime?
Double Jeopardy
100
What's the name of the Illinois militia?
Illinois National Guard
200
Who wrote the Constitution?
James Madison
200
Which Amendment gives Americans freedom to bear arms?
2nd Amendment
200
How many U.S. Representatives are there?
435 Representatives, divided between each state according to the population counted by the census every 10 years
200
What is it called if a President is removed from office?
Impeachment
200
Who presides over the Illinois House of Representatives?
The Speaker
300
What are the first 10 Amendments of the Constitution called?
Bill of Rights
300
Which 3 Amendments are the Civil War (rights) Amendments?
13th- prohibits slavery, 14th- defines citizenship, 15th- gave the right to vote to former male slaves
300
How many years is the term of Representative?
2 years
300
Which term describes a crime against our country committed during peace time?
Espionage
300
If the Governor cannot fulfill his/her term, who is next in line to serve as Governor?
Lieutenant Governor
400
What was the name for the first plan of government for the U.S.?
Articles of Confederation
400
Which Amendment defines U.S. Citizenship?
14th Amendment
400
How many U.S. Representatives represent each citizen in Illinois?
1 Representative (and 1 Senator)
400
Which term means the powers given to the federal lawmakers?
Delegated powers
400
Who is the Chief Legal Officer in Illinois?
Attorney General
500
What was the problem with the Articles of Confederation?
The states had more power than the federal government. The states failed to work together and the U.S. government was too weak.
500
Which Amendment gave women the right to vote?
19th Amendment
500
Who is the presiding officer of the U.S. House of Representatives?
The Speaker
500
What term means an ability of Government to take private property for public use at a fair price?
Eminent domain
500
What are the duties of the Secretary of State?
1. Maintains official records 2. Issue driver and auto licenses 3. Head librarian 4. keeps the Great Seal of the State of Illinois
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