The main duty of the Governor is to enforce
and administer laws.
100
The Judicial Branch of government ________________ the laws and administers justice.
interprets
100
What is the voting age?
18
200
We live in what county?
We live in Cook county.
200
What is the the state legislature called?
The state legislature is called the General Assembly.
200
Which Executive officer is almost like the
Vice President of the U. S.?
Lieutenant Governor
200
What are the three levels of courts in Illinois?
Circuit court
Appellate court
Supreme court
200
Why would a person be disqualified from voting in Illinois?
Convicted of a felony or under sentence in jail.
300
In what year was the first Constitution adopted?
The first Constitution was adopted in 1818.
300
How many Senatorial Districts are in Illinois?
How many Senators?
How many Representatives?
59 - 59 - 118
300
Executive branch officers are elected all at once and serve a 4 year term. Can they be elected at the same time a President of the U. S. is elected?
No ...
Bonus Question: In what year will the Illinois Executive officers run for election?
300
What fraction of votes is needed for a judge to be elected?
3/5
300
What are 3 examples of services that residents
require from a municipality?
fire/police protection
water/sewer systems
traffic regulations
building and zoning codes
general health and welfare of community
400
A new constitution was weitten and adopted
in convention on Sept. 3, 1970 because the
earlier one was _____________.
Outdated - New constitution gave greater
protection to individual rights.
400
What is the title of the presiding officer of the
House of Representatives?
Speaker of the House.
400
What are the requirements for becoming the
Governor of the state of Illinois?
1. Must be 21 years of age.
2. Must be a resident of the state for 3 years prior to the election.
3. Must be a citizen of the United States.
400
How many Judicial districts are in Illinois?
5
400
Name 3 ways a municipality may organize its' government.
Mayor and Council
Trustee Village
Strong Mayor
Commission
Council-Manager
500
Name the 5 states that surround Illinois.
Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, Iowa, and Wisconsin
500
What are the requirements for serving
in the General Assembly?
1. Must be 21 years old.
2. Must be a resident of the district for 2 years.
3. Must be a citizen of the United States of America.
500
What are the titles of the officers in the Executive Branch?
Governor
Lieutenant Governor
Attorney General
Secretary of State
Comptroller
Treasurer
500
What are the qualifications to become a Judge?
Must be a citizen of the United States.
Must be a licensed attorney of the state of Illinois.
Must be a resident of the district from which they were elected.
500
___________ are elections in which party
members elect candidates of their parties.