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The main legislative body of the state of Illinois
What is the General Assembly
100
The number of constitutions Illinois has had in their history
What is four
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The two legislative houses that make up the General Assembly
What is the Senate and House of Representatives
100
The legal voting age
What is 18 years old
100
The most important officer of the executive branch
What is the governor
200
This court holds the final ruling on any case in Illinois
What is the Supreme Court
200
These elections determines the candidates for political parties in the next general election
What are primaries
200
The year Illinois became the 21st state of the United States
What is 1818
200
These two Frenchmen discovered the land that would eventually be Illinois
Who are Marquette and Joliet
200
The three capitals in Illinois history
What are Kaskaskia, Vandalia, and Springfield
300
These two courts hold appellate jurisdiction
What are the Appellate and Supreme Courts
300
Holds the power to try impeachment cases and appointment
What is the State Senate
300
The number of senatorial districts
What is 59
300
The required number of representatives or justices in order for the General Assembly or courts to hold session
What is a quorum
300
The requirements to become governor of Illinois
What is 25 years old, resident of the state 3 years before the election, and a US citizen
400
Name three types of municipal government
What is Mayor and Council Form, Trustee Village, Commission Form, Council Manager Form, and Strong Mayor
400
Requirements to become a judge in Illinois
What is citizen of Illinois, licensed attorneys in Illinois, residents from which they were elected
400
Most recent constitution ratified in Illinois
What is 1970
400
The legal officer of the state
What is Attorney General
400
The requirements to become a state representative
What is 21 years old, resident of district for 2 years, US citizen
500
The three types of vetoes used by the governor
What is regular veto, item veto, amendatory veto
500
List the line of succession for governor
What is Lt. Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, Comptroller, Treasurer
500
The vote it takes to override a governor's veto
What is 3/5ths
500
The number of days the governor has to sign or veto a bill from the General Assembly
What is 60 days
500
Which court holds both original and appellate jurisdication
What is the Supreme Court