Random IL Facts
When did IL become a state & how many counties are in IL?
1818; 102
How old do you have to be to serve in the General Assembly?
21
The Speaker is the leader of which chamber?
IL House
Where do most trials start?
Circuit Court
What does it mean that the governor is the commander-in-chief?
They head the IL militia/nat'l guard
What article of the Constitution is the IL Bill of Rights in?
Article 1
What two chambers make up the General Assembly?
State Senate + State House
The President is the leader of which chamber?
IL Senate
Where are most cases appealed?
Appellate Court
How long is the governor's term?
4 years
When was our current Constitution written?
1968 OR 1970
Who can call the General Assembly into a special session?
Gov'nuh
Who has 59 members?
IL Senate
By the people via voting
60 days
How many constitutions has IL had?
4
If the General Assembly wishes to override a gubernatorial veto, what vote is necessary?
3/5 vote
Who has 118 members?
IL House
How many Supreme Court Justices does IL have?
7
What are the 3 qualifications to be able to run for IL Governor?
-25 y/o
-3 years of IL residency
-US citizen
What are the qualifications for voting in IL?
-US citizen
-An IL resident for at least 30 days
-Registered to vote
What are the 3 main jobs of the General Assembly?
-Making IL's laws
-Approving appointments by the Governor
-Initiating impeachment
Who's term is 4 years & who's term is 2 years?
Senate, House
Rank the courts in IL from lowest to highest.
1- Circuit
2- Appellate
3- Supreme Court
What is the order of succession for governor?
1- Lt. Governor
2- Attorney General
3- Secretary of State