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Terms, Age, etc.
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Terms, Misc.
100
How long is the term for a Governor?
4 years
100
The legislative branch in Illinois is called _________?
General Assembly
100
Who has the highest executive office in Illinois?
Governor
100
What is the main job of the judicial branch?
Decides the meanings of the laws
100
Name all of the previous capitals of Illinois.
Kaskaskia, Vandalia, Springfield
200
How long is the term for a state representative?
2 years
200
How many members are in the Illinois State Senate?
59 members
200
What is the main job of the executive branch?
To enforce laws
200
What are the three levels of court?
Supreme Court, Appellate Court, District Court
200
You must be a resident for ___ days in order to vote in the United States.
30
300
How old must someone be to vote in Illinois?
18 years old
300
What is the main job of the legislative branch?
Make laws
300
Who takes over as Governor if he or she dies or is unable to serve?
Lt. Governor
300
What are two requirements to become a judge?
- US citizen - Licensed attorney in Illinois
300
How many terms can a governor serve?
Unlimited
400
How old must you be to hold office in the executive branch?
25
400
What does redistricting mean?
Redrawing of legislative districts
400
What is the main job of the comptroller?
Manages the state financial accounts
400
How are judges elected?
Elected by the people
400
Illinois became a state in one year.
1818
500
How long is the term for a state representative
2 years
500
What are the two houses in the legislative branch?
Senate and House of Representatives
500
Name all the officers of the executive branch.
Governor, Lt. Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, Comptroller
500
How long is the term for an appellate judge?
10 years
500
Redistricting of the federal congressional districts takes place every ____ years.
10