Illinois Constitution Rev 1
Illinois became a state in what year?
When is 1818
There have been how many Illinois constitutions?
what is 4
When does a person lose their right to vote in Illinois?
Who is convicted of a felony
True or False
Both the US and Illinois Constitution have a Bill of Rights?
what is true
The Lieutenant Governor and Attorney General are in which branch?
What is executive
What are the 3 capitals Illinois had?
Where is Kaskaskia, Vandalia, and Springfield
The year Illinois current constitution was passed?
When is 1970
Two ways the Constitution can be amended?
What is popular vote or 3/5 Legislative agreement
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 power of the government is drived from who?
The People
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 three courts in Illinois called?
What is a circuit court, appellate, Supreme
What is the main duty of the Judical branch?
What is an item veto?
What is the Governor can veto part of a bill instead of the whole bill
What is original jurisdiction?
What is a court's power to hear a case for the first time
If a bill is vetoed by the governor, what fraction of the General Assembly is needed to override it?
What is 3/5