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What year did Illinois enter the Union
1818
In order to be a member of the General Assembly, you must be a US citizen, resident of the district, and what age?
21
Kwame Raoul currently is our chief legal officer. What is the title of this position called?
Attorney General
Which amendments protects the states - as in the Federalism amendment
10th Amendment
Powers that are reserved for the states are called what powers?
Reserved powers
What is the current capital of Illinois
Springfield
Who is the Chief Executive officer of Illinois (title)
Governor
What two positions primary duty is to keep track of Illinois' finances, and paying the bills
Treasurer and Comptroller
This clause allows our government to adapt to the times
Elastic clause (otherwise known as Necessary and Proper Clause)
Powers, such as the Elastic clause, that are "hinted" to the National government are called?
Implied powers
Of the 102 counties in Illinois, of which do you live in?
Lake
Member of this house served a 4 year term, try impeachment cases, and work in Springfield
State Senate
Jesse White keeps track of state records, and issues your drivers licenses. What is his title?
Secretary of State
This clause forces states to recognize other states records and documents
Full, faith and credit clause
According to the Ladder of Laws, what is the highest law of the country?
US Constitution
What is Illinois state slogan? (it typically appears on all License plates)
118
How are judges in Illinois elected
By the people
Powers that are both shared by state and national government are called?
Concurrent
This clauses (Article VI) of the Constitution states that the Constitution is the supreme law of the land
Supremacy Clause
What is our Legislative Branch called
General Assembly
In order to be Governor of Illinois you must be a US citizen, resident of the state for 3 years, and what age
25
Division of power between national and state government is called?
Federalism
Powers that are written out word for word in the Constitution are called?
Expressed powers
Declaring war, coining money, and creating a military draft are examples of what type of powers?
Expressed (national government only)