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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

What are the two houses that make up congress

House of representatives and the senate 

100

What are the transcripts of meetings of congress called

The Congressional Record

100

When did Illinis become a state 

1818

200

What are the 3 parts of the constitution

intro or preamble

7 articles 

27 amendments 

200
Which Amendment gives Americans freedom to bear arms?
2nd Amendment
200

How many members of congress are there?

535 members , the house is  divided between each state according to the population counted by the census every 10 years and 100 senators (2 per state)

200

Describe the separation of powers  

no branch can have more power than the two

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 are members of congress up for election

2 years

300

A flag flying at half staff signifies what 

National Mourning 

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

Who is the president of the Senate

The president of the Senate 

400

What is the official name of the U.S. National Anthem 

The Star Spangled Banner 

400

What is the name of the Illinois state legislature 

General Assembly 

500

What branch interprets the laws

The Judicial Branch

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 tare the requirement to be president 

35 years old

A national born citizen

14 years residency 

500

What are the 3 courts in the state

 Circuit, Appellate, State Supreme court

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