State
This person is in charge of the executive branch for the state of Illinois.
Governor JB Pritzker
This person is in charge of our local executive branch.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot
This level of government includes our Governor
State
This was made illegal by the 18th amendment, giving organized crime an easy way to gain money and power
Alcohol
Break me off a piece of that...
Kit Kat Bar!
This group is our legislative branch for the state of Illinois.
The Illinois General Assembly
This person represents YOU and your neighborhood in city council meetings
Alderman
This level of government has our Mayor
Local
This person founded the city of Chicago, he has a bridge, street, school and museum named after him.
Jean Baptiste Pointe du Sable
The best candy in the world! It's a candy consisting of a chocolate cup filled with peanut butter.
Reese's!
The Illinois General Assembly is made up of these two groups
The Illinois House of Representatives
The Illinois Senate
This group is our legislative branch at the local level.
City Council
This level of government includes the Illinois General Assembly
State
We read an article about this city just outside of Chicago that recently passed a reparations program
Evanston, Illinois
This candy bar consisting of chocolate-covered, fluffy, whipped mousse.
3 Musketeers!
This group is in charge of the Judicial branch for the state of Illinois
The Illinois Supreme Court
Share one responsibility that our mayor has.
Possible answers:
City Budget
Appoint Officials
Enforce Laws
Make recommendations to the legislative branch
This level of government includes our Alderman and city council
Local
This process occurs when wealthier people move into a neighborhood, bringing new buildings and businesses that raise the cost of living. This often forces current residents to move.
Gentrification
This candy bar consists of salted peanuts rolled over a nougat-like sweet caramel center.
Payday
Share one responsibility of the Governor
Enforce state (and federal) laws
Sign and veto state laws
Write executive orders
Share one responsibility of our city council.
Create policies for health and safety
Tax
Issue licenses
Listen to the people!
This level of government only has two branches instead of three.
Local
This process divided up Chicago based on race, outlining neighborhoods with more black residents with red lines
Redlining
This candy is circular, chocolate and peppermint, and comes in a silver wrapper
York peppermint patty!