Illinois History
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
Illinios Constitution
100

1818

When did Illinois became a state?

100

Shadrach Bond

Who was our first governor?

100

Comptroller

What office pays the state's bills?

100

Requirement of Judicail Branch

What is to be a licensed attorney in the state of Illinois?

100

3/5

What can override a governor's veto?

200
1970
When was our present day Constitution written and ratified?
200

21 years old

What is Legislative age?

200
Chief executive officer of Illinois
What is the role of the governor?
200
Most powerful court in Illinois
What is the Supreme Court?
200

Municipality

What is a city, town or village?

300
Kaskaskia
What was the first capital of Illinois?
300
General Assembly
What is another name for the Illinois Legislature?
300
Keeps official records of the General Assembly Licenses drivers
What is the office of Secretary of State?
300
Supreme and Appellate courts
What two courts hear only appeals?
300
Both make laws and collect taxes
How are the Illinois and United States Constitution alike?
400

Springfield

What was the capital of Illinois?

400
118
How many House of Representative members are there in the State of Illinois?
400

Lt. Governor

Who takes over when the Governor can't rule?

400
Trials
What does the Circuit Court hear?
400

Municipalities ability to make ordinances for the public health, safety, welfare, and morals called?

Home Rule

500

Drummer Silty Clay Loam

What is the state soil of Illinois?

500
U.S. Citizen 21 years old Resident of the district two year prior to the election
What are the requirements to serve in the General Assembly?
500

Chief legal officer of Illinois

What is the role of the Attorney General?

500
Seven
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
500

Retention

What is a vote to re-elect a judge called?

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