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Illinois
100
What is the main job of the legislative branch?
Makes laws
100
How long is a President's term of office?
4 years
100
What is main job of the judicial branch?
Interpret the laws
100
What are the first ten amendments called?
Bill of Rights
100
What is the capital of Illinois?
Springfield
200
How many total senators are there? How many from each state?
100 Senators, 2 from each state
200
What is the main job of the executive branch?
Enforce the laws
200
How many Supreme Court Justices are there?
9
200
How many amendments have been made to the Constitution?
27
200
When did Illinois become a state?
1818
300
How many total representatives are there? How is the number determined?
435 representatives, based on population
300
Who is the Commander and Chief of the Armed Forces?
The President
300
What are the 3 branches of government?
Legislative, Executive and Judicial
300
What is the first amendment?
Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly and petition
300
What is the state bird?
Cardinal
400
Where do the House and Senate meet in Washington DC?
Capitol Building
400
Who ACTUALLY elects the president?
Electoral College
400
Checks and balances makes sure each branch does not have too much _________.
power
400
What amendment ended slavery?
13th
400
What is the slogan and nickname?
Slogan is Land of Lincoln and Nickname is Prairie State
500
When was the Constitution written?
1787
500
How many terms may the President have?
2
500
What do the stars and stripes represent on the US flag?
50 states and 13 original colonies
500
What amendment gave women the right to vote?
19th
500
Name the state that borders Illinois
Wisconsin, Indiana, Iowa, Missouri and Kentucky