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The current capitol of Illinois is?
springfield
100
the ________ is the main body of the legislative branch of Illinois
The General Assembly
100
who runs the Executive Branch of Illinois?
The Governor
100
what is the court that is described as ordinary trial courts?
Circuit Court
100
who is the governor of Illinois?
Patrick Quinn
200
Where is Evanston located?
Cook County
200
name the 2 houses that make up the legislative branch
house of representatives and senate
200
the term of office for the government of Illinois is how long??
4 years
200
what is the supreme court?
highest court in Illinois and hears appeals from the appelate court
200
who is the state representative of Illinois?
Robyn Gabel
300
who is the Attorney General?
Lisa Madigan
300
how many members in the house of representatives? senate?
118 Representatives and 59 Senators
300
after the bill is sent to the governor, how many days do they have before signing a bill?
60 days
300
what do you need to become an Illinois judge?
1. licensed attorney or lawyer 2. live in district in which he/she is elected 3. must work full time as a judge
300
who is the mayor of Evanston?
Elizabeth Tisdahl
400
who is the secretary of state?
Jesse White
400
a term in the house of the representatives lasts how long?
2 years
400
The governor of Illinois has the following duties _________
1. must give the "state of the state" address in January 2. hiring and firing state officials 3. starting pardons 4. signing and vetoing bills
400
what do you need to vote in Illinois?
1. 18 years of age 2. must live in district for 30 days 3. must be a U.S. citizen 4. must register at least 28 days before election takes place
400
who is the state senator of Illinois?
Jeffrey Schoenberg
500
the following states border Illinois on which sides? Wisconsin, Iowa, Indiana, Missouri, Kentucky
SW: Missouri NW: Iowa N: Wisconsin E: Indiana SE: Kentucky
500
the qualification for the U.S. representative and Senator of Illinois are?
1. U.S. citizen 2. live in district for 2 years before election 3. must be at least 21 years of age
500
what are the veto powers of the governor?
1. Regular- veto's the entire bill 2. item reduction- governor likes the bill but it costs too much 3. Amendatory - governor may make changes in wording of bills
500
how are laws made?
1) the bill may introduced in either house or general assembly 2) The bill must be read three times before it can be voted on in the assembly 3) the bill require a constitutional majority to pass 4) a bill must be signed by the governor in order to become a law 5) bills may become laws over the governors veto by a 3/5ths vote by both houses
500
who is the Illinois Comptroller?
Judy Baar Topinka