3 Branches
What do we call the main body of the Legislative Branch?
General Assembly
When Did Illinois Become a State?
1818
How Old do you need to be in order to vote in Illinois
18 (same as all states because of the 26th Amendment)
What is the body of water on the western border of Illinois
Mississippi River
What County do you live in?
Cook
What is the Number of State Senators and Representatives that Illinois Has?
59 Senators
118 Representatives
How many capitals have there been for Illinois
3 (Kaskaskia, Vandalia, Springfield)
If a Bill is vetoed, how many representatives need to vote yes to override the veto?
3/5th of the General Assembly.
What is our State Snack?
Popcorn
What Township do you live in?
Proviso
Who is our State Comptroller?
Susana Mendoza
Explain Lincoln's and Douglass' stance on Slavery during their Senate Race
Lincoln: Against all Slavery
Douglass: Lets states choose to have or not have slavery
If you are unable to vote on the day of the Election, what can you do?
Early Vote, Mail-in Vote, or fill out an absentee ballot
What is our State Bird
Cardinal
Name the Body of Water next to Chicago
Lake Michigan
This Branch Deals with Ordinary Trials
Circuit Court
Correctly Name (and Pronounce) our three State Capitals
Kaskaskia, Vandalia, Springfield
What is the Difference between the Primary Election and the General Election?
Primary is to vote for who will run for the party for the General Election
General Election is to vote for who will get the spot/office
What is the Slogan of Illinois?
Land Of Lincoln
Name another county in Illinois other than Cook
DuPage, Will, Kankakee, Lake, McHenry, Dekalb, Kane, and more
Name the Term Limits for the House of Representatives and the Senate
House: 2 Years
Senate: 2 4-year terms, then 1 2-year term
Correctly name (and Pronounce) our First Governor
Shadrach Bond (Shad-Rack Bah-nd)
What is a Referendum?
When people are asked to vote on public issues (Like increasing taxes, building things, or changing school policies)
What is the State Nickname?
Prairie State
Name the City, Township, and County Mr. Szaltis is from
Melrose Park, Leyden, Cook