The Illinois Governor
Senate/ House of Reps
Illinois Facts
General A
General B
100
The Illinois governor is part of what Branch of the government?
The Executive Branch
100
What city do the Illinois Senate and House of Reps meet
Springfield
100
How many counties are in Illinois
102
100
How is the Mayor of Chicago Elected
By the people- Voting
100
What is the main or general trial court in Illinois?
Circuit
200
How long does the governor have to consider a bill passed by the General Assembly?
60 Days
200
The state senate has how many members and how many districts?
59
200
What year did Illinois become a state?
1818
200
How many aldermen or women are in the Chicago City Council
50
200
The highest court in Illinois is called the ?
Supreme Court
300
If the governor dies, who becomes governor?
The Lieutenant Governor
300
The State House of Representatives has how many districts and how many members?
118
300
To vote in Illinois, the person voting must be what age?
18
300
Who is the commander in chief of the state militia?
Governor
300
The Illinois Supreme Court and Circuit courts are part of what branch of the government?
The Judicial Branch
400
What do they call the veto where the governor approves only part of a bill
Item Veto
400
How old must a member of the Illinois senate or Illinois House of Representatives be to become a member?
21
400
How many constitutions has Illinois had?
4
400
What river makes up the westerly border of Illinois
Mississippi River
400
If the general assembly wishes to pass a bill over a veto, what percentage/ fraction vote is necessary
three- fifths or 60 percent
500
The governor is part of the executive branch. What other five positions are part of the executive branch?
Lt. Governor Attorney General Secretary of State Comptroller Treasurer
500
The Illinois Senate and House of Representatives are part of what branch of the government?
The Legislative Branch
500
Illinois present constitution was adopted in what year?
1970
500
The power given to the cities and towns in Illinois so that they may pass their own local ordinances is called?
Home Rule
500
What do they call a public issue that are put on a ballot
Referendums
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