State Symbols
. Which of the following is the state snack?
Popcorn
The Bill of Rights?
Article 1
Describes the structure and function of local government
Article 7
Illinois was the _______ state to enter the Union:
21st
What are the 3 sections of the Illinois Constitution?
Preamble, 14 Articles, 14 Amendments
Which of the following is the Illinois state slogan?
Land of Lincoln
Describes how power is divided between the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial branches
Article two
The Judicial Branch
How many members of the Illinois Supreme Court are there?
Article 6
7
. In what year did Illinois become a state?
1818
How many counties are there in Illinois?
There are ______ state senators and _______ state representatives.
102
59,118
Which of the following is the Illinois state bird?
Northern Cardinal
The Executive Branch?
Article 5
Stipulates that all persons are to be educated and the state has primary financial responsibilities
Article 10
What was the first capital of Illinois?
Kaskasia
Together, the State Senate and House are called the:
General Assembly
Which of the following is the Illinois state flower?
Violet
The Legislative Branch
Article four
Provides for an annual, balanced budget and a uniform system of accounting
Article 8
What is the current capital of Illinois?
Springfield
Who is the current lieutenant governor of Illinois?
Julianna Statton
What is Illinois state tree
White Oak
Describes voting qualifications and other election rules
Article 3
Explains how the state will make money - taxes, bonds, borrowing money, etc.
Article 9
What is the current population of Illinois?
In Illinois, how long is a governor’s term?
13 million 4 years
Who is the current Illinois secretary of state?
Alexi Giannoulias