Star-Spangled Standards
What do the 50 stars represent?
The 50 states
What is the capital city of Illinois?
Springfield
What are the first ten amendments called?
The Bill of Rights
Who is the current Vice President and President of the Senate
J.D. Vance
The highest Court in the United States is
Supreme Court
What color represents valor and bravery?
Red
What year was the current Illinois Constitution adopted?
A. 1975
B. 1818
C. 1944
D. 1970
D. 1970
How many total amendments are there today?
27
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?
a. Make treaties.
b. Provide schooling and education.
c. Create an army.
d. Coin or print money.
b. Provide schooling and education.
How should the flag be raised and lowered?
A. Raised slowly, lowered quickly
B. Raise quickly, lowered slowly
C. Raised as fast as possible, lowered in 1 minute or less
D. Raised in 1 minute or less, lowered as slow as possible
B. Raise quickly, lowered slowly
How many members are in the Illinois Senate?
A. 59
B. 100
C. 125
D. 25
A. 59
What is the introduction to the Constitution called?
The Preamble
53rd District Senator from the Illinois General Assembly (Hint: C....B....)
Chris Balkema
If there is a tie in the Electoral College, the _____________ selects the President.
House of Representatives
When can the flag be displayed at night?
A. When the president allows
B. After a major event
C. If it is properly illuminated
D. If there is someone to put it up at midnight
C. If it is properly illuminated
Who becomes governor if the current governor dies or resigns?
The Lieutenant Governor
Who is considered the “Father of the Constitution”
James Madison
106rd District Representative from the Illinois General Assembly (Hint: J...... B......
Jason Bunting
Donovan is located in the ____ District for the Illinois State Senate.
53rd
What should be done with a worn or damaged flag?
It should be burned respectfully
What are the qualifications to serve in the Illinois General Assembly? (Hint: 3)
At least 21 years old, U.S. citizen, resident of their district for 2 years
What system prevents one branch from becoming too powerful and then name 1 example.
Checks and Balances - Answers may vary
2nd Congressional District Representative
Robin Kelly
For 150 each - in order:
Bird:
Flower:
Year Illinois became a state:
Judges in Supreme Court:
Members in the House:
Speaker of the House:
Northern Cardinal
Violet
1818
9
435
Mike Johnson