IL Executive
Who can veto a bill by the General Assembly? Who can appoint state officials?
The governor
What makes up the Legislative Branch in IL?
General Assembly- IL House of Representatives and IL Senate
How are judges in IL selected?
They are elected by the people
When is the next gubernatorial election?
2026
IL became a state in _________. There have been ___ constitutions. The last one was adopted in ________.
1818, 4 constitutions, 1970
What are the requirements for governor/chief executive officer (or any state official)?
25 yrs old, citizen, 3 yrs residency
A bill must be read for ____ days before it can be voted on. The governor has ______ days to consider a bill.
3, 60
List the courts in order of highest court to most local court.
IL Supreme Court, Appellate Court, Circuit Court
What are the requirements to vote in the General Election?
a U.S. citizen, 18 years old, an Illinois resident for 30 days, and registered to vote
What is the capital of IL?
Springfield
If the governor dies who becomes the next governor?
Lt. governor
Which house has a speaker as the chief officer?
IL House
Which house starts impeachment proceedings?
IL Senate
referendums
What is the power given to cities and towns in Illinois so that they may pass their own local ordinances?
Home Rule
Who is the governor? Who is the Lt. governor?
J.B. Pritzker, Juliana Stratton
How many members are in the IL House and the IL Senate?
House-118
Senate- 59
What are the requirements to be in both the IL House and the IL Senate? What are their term limits?
Each must be 21 yrs old, a resident for 2 yrs, and a citizen
Senate: 4 or 2 years
House 2 years
What month are the primaries held? What about the general elections?
general- November
What do the colors on the Chicago Flag represent? What about at least one star?
rivers and the sides of chicago
Fort Dearborn, Great Chicago Fire of 1871, World's Columbian Exposition, and the Century of Progress Exposition
Name the executive officials and their role.
Governor- Commander in Chief of state militia; Lt. governor- like VP; Secretary of State- maintains official records, Treasurer- safekeeps money; Comptroller- maintains accounts, Attorney General- legal officer of state
Can a governor item veto parts of a bill?
No
Which branch passes bills hoping the will be laws and meets in Springfield?
The General Assembly
How can 17 yr olds vote in the election?
They can vote in the primary election if they will be 18 by the general election
Does the federal and IL constitution have a Bill of Rights?
Yes