Illinois Facts
When did Illinois become a state?
Dec. 3rd, 1818
Who elects the officials in our state government?
The people
How many state senators and representatives are in Illinois?
59 & 118
Who is in charge of drivers licenses, the keeper of the Great Seal, and in charge of libraries?
The Secretary of State
How many justices serve on the IL Supreme Court?
7 justices
What are the 3 cities that have served as our state capital?
Kaskaskia, Vandalia, Springfield
How many articles are there to the Illinois Constitution?
14 Articles
How many times most a bill be read before it can be voted on by a chamber in the General Assembly?
3 days
Who is our current Governor and Lieutenant Governor?
JB Pritzker & Julianna Stratton
How long do justices serve for?
10 years
What are the requirements to vote in Illinois?
18 years old, IL resident for 30 days, & U.S. citizen
How many amendments are there to Illinois' Constitution?
15 Amendments
How long do state senators and representatives serve for?
S - 2 or 4 years
R- 2 years
How long does the Governor serves for?
4 years
What are the three levels of courts in IL?
Cricut Courts/Trial Courts, Appellate Courts, Supreme Court
What 4 United States presidents has Illinois been home to?
Lincoln, Grant, Obama, and Reagan
What are the 3 branches in the IL government and what is their purpose?
Legislative Branch - to make laws
Executive Branch - to enforce laws
Judicial Branch - interpret laws
What are the requirements to serve in the General Assembly?
You have to be 21 years old, live in the district you represent for 2 years, and be a U.S. citizen.
What are the requirements to become Governor?
You must be 25 years old, a resident of IL for 3 years, and a U.S. citizen.
What are the requirements to be a judge in Illinois?
Licensed attorney, resident in the district you represent, U.S. citizen
Who participated in a series of 7 debates with Lincoln in 1858?
Steven A. Douglas
Explain the 2 ways the Illinois Constitution can be changed.
Constitutional Convention - the General Assembly can call for a convention with voters approval or every 20 years voters can call for a convention.
Amendments - 3/5ths of the General Assembly propose an amendment and 3/5ths of voters voting on the Amendment can vote yes or no
What are three powers of the General Assembly?
Making laws, passing a budget, overriding vetoes, proposing amendments, approving U.S. amendments, impeachment, approving governor appointments
Explain 2 of the 3 veto powers the Governor has.
Regular veto - rejects entire bill
Item veto - for appropriation bills ($$); vetoes a part of the bill
Amendatory veto - recommends changes to bill
What are the three types of criminal cases heard by the courts?
Felonies, Misdemeanors, Infractions