Articles
What article refers to National Guard ?
Militia
What article lists the rights of the people and also places certain restrictions on the government of Illinois?
Bill of Rights
Issues automobile and driver’s licenses
Secretary of State
TRUE OR FALSE: There have been six capitol buildings in the history of Illinois.
TRUE!
What are the 3 voting qualifications in Illinois?
1. Must be a US Citizen
2. Must be 18 years old
3. Must live in Illinois for at least 30 days
What article talks about the duties and powers of the law-making branch ?
Legislature
What article refers to taxes?
Revenue
What officer is the head of the Executive Branch whose duties include giving the “State-of-the-State” report?
Governor
TRUE OR FALSE: The qualifications for the House of Representatives are the same as those needed for the Senate.
TRUE
What are the qualifications to run for a legislative branch position?
1. Must be citizen of US
2. Must be 21 years of age
3. Must live in illinois for at least 2 years
What article refers to the Separation of powers among the three branches ?
Powers of State
What article refers to the court systems?
Judiciary
What officer writes the state’s checks?
Comptroller
TRUE OR FALSE: Marquette and Joliet were British explorers.
FALSE: (French Explorers)
What are the qualifications to run for a executive branch position?
1. Must be citizen of US
2. Must be 25 years of age
3. Must live in illinois for at least 3 years
What article refers to the steps to make changes in the Constitution and how Illinois can get a new Constitution?
Constitutional Revisions
What article is responsible for enforcing laws and carrying on the work of the government ?
Executive
What does the Lt. Governor do?
Acts as governor when he/she is absent, dies, or is removed from office.
TRUE OR FALSE: There are 200 counties in Illinois.
FALSE!
What article talks about the rules, regulations, and procedures for handling and use of public funds ?
Finance
What does the Local Government Article deal with?
Deals with decisions made by local government (towns, villages, cities, etc.)
What are the 3 court levels in the state of Illinois?
Circuit Court
Appellate Court
Supreme Court
TRUE OR FALSE: Kaskaskia was the first capital of Illinois.
TRUE!