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History, Facts & Geography of Illinois
Looking at the Illinois Constitution
What Does it Mean?
Who Does What?
Facts About the Branches
100
The State Tree of Illinois
What is the White Oak?
100
1. General Assembly 2. Constitutional Convention
What are 2 ways the Illinois Constitution can be amended?
100
A document that proposes to create or change a law
What is 'legislation'?
100
Keeper of the Great Seal of Illinois
Who is the Secretary of State?
100
Citzenship required for all 3 of the branches
What is the United States?
200
Illinois has had ____ state flags
What are 2 state flags?
200
Illinois has had ____ Constitutions
What are 4 Constitutions?
200
A person who represents a particular interest or group of interests before the General Assembly
What is 'lobbyist'?
200
State's Chief Fiscal Control Officer
Who is the Comptroller?
200
The term for the _______ _______ is 16 years
What is the Supreme Court?
300
The date that Illinois became a state
What is the date 'December 3, 1818'?
300
The year that the present Illinois Constitution was ratified and approved
What is the year '1970'?
300
A type of veto whereby the Governor can write changes into bills that the General Assembly has passed
What is 'amendatory'?
300
Next in line if Governor cannot fulfill duties given
Who is the Lieutenant Governor?
300
District from which they represent for 2 years
What is the residency needed for the Legislative Branch?
400
1. Kaskaskia 2. Vandalia 3. Springfield
What are the 3 capital cities Illinois has (had)?
400
1. Judicial Branch 2. Legislative Branch 3. Executive Branch
What are the 3 branches Illinois has?
400
A formal proposal to change the language of a bill or resolution after it has been introduced
What is an 'amendment'?
400
Oversees investments and is responsible for the safekeeping of state monies deposited
Who is the Treasurer?
400
1. Performs duties assigned by Governor 2. He/She is next in line for Governor
What are the duties of the Lieutenant Governor?
500
The year that the Great Seal of the State of Illinois was redesigned
What is the year '1868'?
500
The Article (and Section) that you can find the 'Rights of Individuals'
What is Article 1 Section 1?
500
Enforces state laws
What is the definition of the 'Executive Branch'?
500
Provides legal advice to the Executive offices
Who is the Attorney General?
500
118 representatives
What is the number of representatives for the House?