Illinois Representatives
How many members are in the Illinois House of Representatives?
118
How many members are there in the Illinois Senate?
59 members, 1 for each Illinois Senate district
When did Illinois become a State?
1818
Who elects Illinois Senators and House of Representative members?
The people
What 3 courts are in the Illinois Judicial Branch?
Circuit, Appeals, and Supreme
The chief executive officers term is how many years?
4 years
How long is the House of Representatives term
2 Years
How long is an Illinois Senator's term?
4 years
How many constitutions has Illinois had?
4
Who is the keeper of the state seal, records and runs the Department of Motor Vehicles (driver's license)?
Secretary of state
How are judges selected in Illinois?
Elected by the people
How many days does the Governor have to decide to veto a bill?
60 days
Organized groups that influence lawmakers are called?
lobbies
A majority of members in each house is called a?
quorum
Where is Illinois current capital where the legislative branch meets?
Springfield
Who is the state's chief financial officer that orders payments for Illinois?
The Comptroller
Most court cases take place in what courts?
Circuit
If the Governor dies, who takes over?
Lt. Governor
What is the role of the House of Representatives in the impeachment process?
To start the impeachment
What is the Senate's role in the impeachment process?
Trial, Jury, and removal
What are the two steps of a bill becoming a law?
Passing both houses of the General Assembly and then approved/signed by the Governor
What fraction is needed to override the Governor's veto?
3/5ths
The highest court in Illinois is
The Illinois Supreme Court
Who is the executive officer that commands the state militia, presents the state budget to the general assembly and appoints many state officials?
The Governor
What is the leader of the House of Representatives called?
Speaker or Speaker of the House
What is the leader of the Illinois Senate called?
President of the Senate
What are the requirements to be a member of the General Assembly?
21 years old
U.S. citizen
Resident of the district for 2 years
What are the requirements to vote in Illinois?
Be 18 by the election
Registered to vote
U.S. Citizen
Live in your district for 30 days
How long is an Illinois Supreme Court justices term?
10 years
What are the requirements to be in the Illinois Executive Branch?
What is the name of the Chief Executive Officer of Illinois?
J.B. Pritzker
What are the Illinois Senate and Illinois House of Representatives combined called?
General Assembly
What does each branch of government do?
Legislature- makes laws
Executive- enforces laws
Judicial- Interprets laws to make sure the law is constitutional
What are the 2 types of vetos?
Regular veto
Pocket veto
Name 1 type of case handled by the circuit courts?
1. Traffic court
2. Probate court
3. Divorce court
4. Juvenile court
5. Civil court
6. Criminal court
Who can veto a bill passed by the General Assembly?
The Governor