Flag facts
How many stars does the flag have? And what do they represent?
50; the 50 states
What is the state legislature called?
General Assembly
who is the head of the Executive Branch?
the Governor
How many different court levels are in Illinois? Name them?
three,1)Circuit 2)Appellate 3)Supreme
Illinois became a state in what year?
1818
How many stripes does the flag have on it? And what do they stand for?
13; the original 13 colonies.
How many representative districts are in ILLINOIS?
59
What is the length of an executive officer's term?
4 years
How many Supreme court justices are on the Supreme Court?
7
Illinois has had how many constitutions to date?
4
The star-studded part of the flag is called what?
The Union
How many Senators does each district have, and how many representatives does each district have?
1 senator and 2 representatives
Which executive office is in charge of all of Illinois' Militia?
Governor
How many years do Supreme Court Justices serve?
10 years
The Illinois constitution is longer than the U.S. constitution, true or false?
True
The flag has 5 rows of 5 stars and 6 rows of 4 stars, true or false?
False it has 5 rows of 6 stars and 4 rows of 5 stars
What percent of the vote is needed to pass a law in the General Assembly?
51%
List all of the requirements to serve in an Executive Office
1) Be at least 25 years old 2) Be an American Citizen 3) Live in Illinois for at least 3 years
What is the lowest level of IL courts?
Circuit Court
Illinois' constitution has 10 articles and 14 amendments, true of false
True
What is the proper way to dispose of an American Flag?
privately burn it.
3 qualifications to serve on the General Assembly
1)Be at least 21 years old 2)Be an American Citizen 3)Live in the district you wish to represent for at least 2 years.
List all of the Executive Offices
Governor Lt. Governor Attorney General Secretary of State Treasurer Comptroller
What are the qualifications to be an IL judge?
1) be a licensed attorney 2) must live in the district you wish to serve 3) U.S. citizen
What is the capital of Illinois?
Springfield