Illinois Basics & Symbols
What is the total number of counties in Illinois?
102
Who is the chief executive of the state & what is their name?
The Governor - J.B. Pritzker
What are the two main political parties in Illinois?
Democratic and Republican
How long does an Illinois Supreme Court Justice serve?
10 years
What year did Illinois ratify its current constitution?
1970
What are the three capital cities Illinois has had?
Kaskaskia, Vandalia, Springfield
What executive officer oversees driver's licenses, vehicle registration, and the donor registry & what is their name?
Illinois Secretary of State; Alexi Giannoulias
What is the total number of members in the Illinois House of Representatives?
118
What General Assembly side holds the impeachment trials in Illinois?
The Senate
How many amendments have their been to the Illinois Constitution?
15
What month and year did Illinois officially become a state?
December 1818
What executive official is responsible for managing the state’s money and investments & what is their name?
Illinois Treasurer; Michael Frerichs
What is the total number of members in the Illinois Senate?
59
What is the second highest court in Illinois and how long are their terms?
Appellate Court; 10 years
What amendment reduced the size of the House?
First Amendment
What number was Illinois when it entered the Union?
21st state
What official keeps track of state spending and pays the state’s bills & what is their name?
Illinois Comptroller; Susana Mendoza
What is the vote required from the General Assembly to override the governor's veto?
3/5th vote
What court handles most trials and serves as the first level of Illinois courts? How long do the judges serve for (both elected and not)?
Circuit Court; 6 years & 4 years
What was the ORIGINAL number of members in the Illinois House?
177
What state symbol also has our state motto? What is that motto?
State seal; State Sovereignty National Union
What executive official reviews state finances to ensure funds are used legally?
Illinois Auditor General; Frank Mautino
Explain the process of how a bill becomes a law in Illinois.
A bill is introduced, debated, and voted on in both houses of the General Assembly. If passed, it is sent to the Governor for approval or veto.
Group the Supreme Court Judges into their districts:
Elizabeth Rochford
David K. Overstreet
Mary Jane Theis
Joy V Cunningham
P Scott Neville Jr
Lisa Holder White
Mary K O'Brien
1st: Mary Jane Theis; Joy V Cunningham;
P Scott Neville Jr
2nd: Elizabeth Rochford
3rd: Mary K O'Brien
4th: Lisa Holder White
5th: David K. Overstreet
Name all 14 articles in order.
Bill of Rights -> Powers of State -> Suffrage & Elections -> The Legislature -> The Executive -> The Judiciary -> Local Government -> Finance -> Revenue -> Education -> Environment -> Militia -> General Provisions -> Constitutional Revision