Legislative
Judicial
Executive
Constitution
Illinois Constitution
100
Who is the Leader of the House?
Speaker of the House
100
Leader of the Supreme Court
Chief Justice John Roberts
100
Who approves the appointments of the President?
Senate
100
What are the 1st amendments called?
Bill of Rights
100
How long is the term of Governor?
4 years
200
Total number of senators?
100
200
What is the main duty of the Judicial Branch?
Interpret laws as constitutional or unconstitutional.
200
What day does the President start his 1st day in office?
January 20th
200
What is the 1st amendment (3 rights guaranteed)
Freedom of press, religion, protest/assemble, petition
200
What is the Main governing body of the State Legislative Branch?
General Assembly
300
Explain the final step in the Law Making Process
The President has to sign law in 10 days or becomes a law. The President can also veto the bill.
300
List the major types of Courts in order from Strongest to Weakest.
Supreme Court, Appellate courts, Trial courts
300
What is Executive Order?
The President is able to make laws or legislation without the approval of Congress.
300
How many articles of the Constitution do we have?
7
300
Title given to State Attorney General?
Legal Officer of the State
400
What is the Elastic Clause?
Congress can make laws that are necessary and proper to run the government.
400
Where does the Supreme Court meet?
Washington DC
400
Does the President need permission to pardon people?
No
400
What is another name for Checks and Balances?
Separation of Powers
400
Year Illinois became a state and year constitution was created?
1818
500
Duty of Vice-President in Senate?
Breaks ties
500
What is Judicial Review?
Gives the Supreme Court the ability to interpret laws as constitutional or unconstitutional.
500
President, Vice-President, Speaker of the House ...
President Pro Tempore
500
2 strengths of the Constitution?
Ability to change, loose/strict interpretation, all have rights
500
What does the Comptroller do?
Manages fiscal accounts
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