Illinois Constitution Rev 1
Illinois became a state in what year?
When is 1818
There have been how many Illinois constitutions?
what is 4
In a Mayor-and-Council form of government who is the chief officer?
Who is the mayor
True or False
Both the US and Illinois Constitution have a Bill of Rights?
what is true
A city, village, or town, created to provide services that residents need and desire.
What is a municipality
What are the 3 capitals Illinois had?
Where is Kaskaskia, Vandalia, and Springfield
The year Illinois current constitution was passed?
When is 1970
How many amendments does the Illinois constitution have?
What is 15
What is the Legislative branches main duty?
What is to make laws
Elections are held on the first Tuesday of this month.
What is November
How many people are in The House of Representatives?
What is 118 members, one from each of the 118 Representative districts
How many people are in the Senate?
What is 59 members, one from each of the 59 Senatorial districts
How long is a member of the House of Representatives term?
When is 2 years, election in even-numbered years
How long is a member of the Senate's term?
When is 4 years, but one term in every 10-year period is a two-year term
The current Illinois governor is...
Who is J.B. Pritzker
The chief legal officer of the state is...
who is the attorney general
How old do you have to be, to be the governor of Illinois?
What is 25 years or older
The chief executive in Illinois is...
Who is the governor
What is the main duty of the Executive branch?
What is enforce and administer state laws
Who becomes governor if the current governor passes away?
Who is the Lieutenant Governor
What are the general trial courts in Illinois called?
What is a circuit court
What is the main duty of the Judical branch?
The largest item in state spending is?
What is education
How many counties are in Illinois?
What is 102 counties
If a bill is vetoed by the governor, what fraction of the General Assembly is needed to override it?
What is 3/5