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Branches of Government
Legislative Branch
Senate
House of Representatives
Bills
100
What is the legislative branch in charge of?
making the laws
100
What is another name for the Legislative Branch?
Illinois General Assembly
100
How many senate districts are there?
59
100
Who is our District's representative?
Tom Demmer
100
How many times does a bill have to be read before it goes to the governor?
3 times
200
What is the executive branch in charge of?
carrying out the laws
200
What are the two parts that make up the Legislative Branch?
House of Representatives and Senate
200
What Senate district are we in?
45th
200
How many years does a Representative serve?
2 years
200
Who can start a bill?
Either the House or the Senate
300
What are the three branches of government?
Executive, Judicial, Legislative
300
What is the Legislative Branch responsible for?
Making laws
300
Who is the Senator of our district?
Tim Bivins
300
What is our representative district number?
90th
300
What does Freedom of Speech mean?
you can say or write whatever you like as long as it is not a lie and is not intended to hurt someone.
400
What is judicial branch in charge of?
enforcing the laws
400
Where does the Legislative Branch meet to do their job?
Capital Building, Springfield
400
Who is the person in charge of the Senate?
Senate President
400
Who is the person in charge of the House?
Speaker of the House
400
What does Rights of Arms mean?
You can own a gun in Illinois as long as you meet the requirements of the law.
500
What is a Preamble?
An introduction to the Constitution
500
How old do you have to be to serve in the General Assembly?
21
500
How many years does a Senator serve?
4 years
500
How many representative districts are in Illinois?
118
500
What does Religious Freedom mean?
You have the right to choose your religion and the government cannot choose your religion for you.