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Illinois Con
State Constitution
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Governor of State | Pat Quinn |
| Lieutenant Governor of State | Sheila Simon |
| Attorney General of State | Lisa Madigan |
| Secretary of State | Jessie White |
| Comptroller of State | Judy Baar Topinka |
| Treasurer of State | Dan Rutherford |
| What Amendment gives the state powers | 10th amendment |
| What are two major responsibilities that the federal government gave to the states | approving amendments to the U.S constitution and the election of federal officials |
| What are two major ways that the Federal Government cooperates with the States to help each other | Transportation construction and detecting a crime |
| Who is the US Senior Senator from Springfield | Dick Durbin |
| Who is the US Junior Senator from Highland Park | Mark Kirk |
| Where do the Senators work | Washington DC |
| What was the Representative district that we were in | 11th district |
| What is the Representative district that we are in | 2nd district |
| Who is the Representative of our district | Robin Kelley |
| How many Illinois Representative are in D.C | 19 |
| A new congressional district map will be drawn every.... | 10 years because of the Census figures |
| What is Census | Counts the population every ten years |
| What was the year that the original Illinois Constitution made | 1818 |
| What is the number of our state | 21st state |
| What year was the New State Constitution made | 1970 |
| What are the different branches | Executive, Legislative and Judicial Branch |
| Who is the head of the Executive Branch and shares authority with five other elected constitutional officers | The Governor Pat Quinn |
| Whats is it called when Congress gets together | The General Assembly |
| How many members are in the House of Representative | 118 |
| How many members are in the Senate | 59 |
| What court is the head of the Judaical Branch | The Supreme Court |
| How many court of Appellate are there | 5 |
| How many Judicial Circuits are there | 22 |
| How many members are in the Supreme Court | 7 |
| Office of the Governor:Pat Quinn | The Governor is the chief executive of the state,responsible for the administration of all areas of the Executive Branch.The Governor annually presents a proposed state budge.The Governor also grants pardons and reprieves.Commander-in-chief of the state’s |
| Office of Lieutenant Governor:Sheila Simon | The Lieutenant Governor is the first in line for the governorship.The office handles a variety of responsibilities delegated by statute and assigned by the Governor.The Lieutenant Governor also serves as the Governor’s point person on education reform |
| Office of the Attorney Governor:Lisa Madigan | The Attorney General is the lawyer for the state and the people of Illinois.She acts as an advocate to protect consumers,safeguard children and communities, preserve the environment,uphold Illinois’open government laws,and defend the rights of people |
| Office of the Secretary of State:Jessie White | The Secretary of State’s office is the largest and most diverse office.The office issues vehicle license plates and titles; licenses drivers and maintains driver records; registers corporations.The Police run though the Secretary of State |
| Office of the Comptroller:Judy Topinka | The Comptroller is the chief fiscal control officer for Illinois government, charged with maintaining the state’s central fiscal accounts and ordering payments into and out of the appropriate funds |
| Office of the Treasurer:Dan Rutherford | The Treasurer is the state’s chief investment officer, investing a portfolio of approximately $10 billion in state funds and $5.5 billion for local governments to increase their rates of return. |
| What are the State Budgets | -Education -Health Care and Family Services -Human Services -Public Safety |
| What are the Incomes | -Income Taxes -Sale Taxes -Federal Aid |
| What is the Education System | The Illinois State Board of Education sets educational policies and guidelines for public and private schools, preschool through grade 12 and is ran by the Lieutenant Governor |
| Legislated Branch Requirements | To be eligible to serve as a member of the Illinois General Assembly, a person must be a United States citizen, at least 21 years old and reside in the district being represented for at least two years prior to the election or appointment. |
| Legislative Functions and Powers | Its principal activities are enacting, amending or repealing laws,It also acts on amendments to the U.S. Constitution,The General Assembly may impeach and convict executive and judicial officeholders in the State of Illinois. |
| Legislative Organization and Composition | Each legislative district is composed of one senate district,which is divided into two representative districts |
| Who is Our Senator | Toi Hutchinson |
| What is our Senator district | 40 |
| Who is our State Representative | Katie Clunin |
| What is our Representative district | 79 |
| What is the Legislative Cycle | Bills passed before May 31st become laws on January 1st of next year -Bills passed after May 31st will have a waiting period to June 1st next year |
| How is a Bill passed | A bill may be introduced in either the House or the Senate.Each bill must be read on three different days in each chamber before it is passed. |
| What happens at the first reading of passing a Bill | The first reading introduces the bill.After the first reading,the bill is referred to the appropriate committee for review. |
| What happens at the second reading of passing a Bill | The second reading allows for amendments |
| What happens at the third reading of passing a Bill | At the time of the third reading,the bill is debated and then voted on. A simple majority is needed for a bill to pass. Bills approved on third reading move to the other chamber to follow the same process. |
| What happens at the Second Chamber of passing a Bill | If the second chamber approves the bill as written,it is sent to the Governor. If a bill is amended in the second chamber and then passed,it must return to the chamber where it originated for concurrence |
| What can the Governor do to the Bill | The Governor may sign the bill into law,veto it with recommendations for changes,veto it absolutely, or allow it to become law without his signature If a bill is vetoed,the General Assembly may override the veto by a three-fifths majority 60% |
| Who is the Senates President | John J. Cullerton |
| Who is the Speaker of the House | Micheal J. Madigan |
| How many terms are Supreme Court Justices elected for | 10-terms |
| How many terms are Appellate Judges elected for | 10-terms |
| How many terms are Circuit Judges elected for | 6 year-term |
| Who is the Chief Justice | Tomas L. Killbride |
| What was the First Capital of Illinois | Kaskaskia |
| What was the Second Capital of Illinois in 1820 | Vandalia |
| In 1833 the General Assembly had people vote for the new Capital it was Vandalia, Jacksonville, Peoria, Springfield and Alton which became the Capital | Springfield |
| What is the State Tree | White Oak |
| What is the State Flower | Violet |
| What is the State Bird | Cardinal |
| What is the State Insect | Monarch Butterfly |
| What is the State Animal | White-Tail Deer |
| What is the State Fish | Bluegill |
| What is the Sate Dance | Square-Dancing |
| What is the State Snack | Popcorn |
| What was the Bill of Rights | Rights in 1870 Constitution freedom of speech and religion,protection against self-incrimination,and guarantees freedom from discrimination on race, color, creed, national ancestry and sex in the hiring and promotion employer or sale or rental of property |
| What is the only thing that is discriminated | Age |
| What is the propose the First Amendment of the Constitution | to reduced the size of the House of Representatives from 177 to 118 members |
| What was the purpose of the Third Amendment | Allows state criminal court judges to deny bail |
| What is the purpose of the Fourth Amendment | Allows state criminal court judges to deny bail to persons accused of certain crimes when the court determines that the persons may pose a threat to the community. |
| What is the purpose of the Fifth Amendment | Reduced the voting age for every U.S. citizen voting in state elections from 21 years to 18 years and the permanent state residency requirement from six months to 30 days preceding any election |
| How many Illinois Amendments are there | 11 |
| How many years do we get asked if we want a new Constitution | every 20 years |
| What is the First Article about | -24 Rights -No discrimination against handicap |
| What is the first section of Second Article about | Separation of Powers The legislative, executive and judicial branches are separate. No branch shall exercise powers properly belonging to another. |
| What is the Third Article about | 18 years to vote live in a state for 30 days before elections |
| What is the second section of the Third Article about | A person convicted of a felony,or otherwise under sentence in a correctional institution or jail, shall lose the right to vote, which right shall be restored not later than upon completion of his sentence. |
| What is the Fourth Article about | Any bill not so returned by the Governor within 60 calendar days after it is presented to him shall become law |
| What is the Fifth Article about | -These elected officers of the Executive Branch shall hold office for four years -No limits for election -US citizen -At least 25 years of age -residency three years. |
| What is the order if the office of the Governor was vacant | In the event of a vacancy,the order of succession to the office of Governor or to the position of Acting Governor shall be the Lieutenant Governor,the elected Attorney General,the elected Secretary of State,and then as provided by law |
| What two positions are elected together | the Governor and Lieutenant Governor |
| What is another power that the Legislated Branch have | the power to change taxes |
| Which branch of the Illinois Government controls the budget of the State | Executive |
| This office is in charge of Driver License facilities | Secretary of State |
| This office is the chief fiscal operator of the state | Comptroller |
| This person serves as the lawyer for the state of Illinois | Attorney General |
| This person serves as the chief investment officer for the state. | Treasurer |
| The Legislative Branch can impeach and convict members of which branch? | Judicial and Executive |
| Each Legislative District in the state of Illinois is composed of how many senate districts? How many representatives districts | 1 and 2 |
| State Representatives are elected every _____ years | 2 |
| After the third reading the bill is | Debated and Voted on |
| Who is the Governors person on education reform | Lieutenant Governor |
| What is the first Article about (I) | The Bill of Rights |
| What is the second Article about (II) | The State Powers |
| What is the third Article about (III) | Suffrage and Elections |
| What is the fourth Article about (IV) | The Legislature |
| What is the fifth Article about (V) | The Executive |
| What is the sixth Article about (VI) | The Judiciary |
| What is the seventh Article about (VII) | Local Government |
| What is the eight Article about (VIII) | Finance |
| What is the ninth Article about (IX) | Revenue |
| What is the tenth Article about (X) | Education |
| What is the eleventh Article about (XI) | Environment |
| What is the twelfth Article about (XII) | Militia |
| Who was the last Representative for our district | Jesse L. Jackson Jr |
| What is the State Slogan | Land of Lincoln |
| When did Illinois become a State | 1818 |
| Any Bill not returned by the Governor within _______ after it is present to him becomes a law | 60 day calender |
| What is the Sixth Article about | The State is divided into five Judicial Districts.Three selected from the First Judicial District and one from each of the other Judicial Districts.Four Judges constitute a quorum and the concurrence of four is necessary for a decision |
| The Sixth Article Part 2 | Chief Justice from their number to serve for a term of three years. No person shall be eligible to be a Judge or Associate Judge unless he is a United States citizen, a licensed attorney-at-law of this State, and a resident of the unit which selects him. |
| What does Municipalities mean | “Municipalities” means cities, villages and incorporated towns |
| Who is the Mayor of St. Anne | David O'Connell |
| Which Judicial District is Cook County in? | 1st |
| Who selects the Supreme Court Chief Justice? | The other Supreme Court Members |
| Which Branch has the power to pardon criminals | Executive |
| How many people does Illinois send to the Legislative Branch in Washington D.C | 21 |
| How many people make up the Illinois Executive Branch | 6 |
| Which branch must you have a law degree in order to participate within the Branch | Judical |
| How long does the Chief Justice serve | 3 years |
| What was the first year that we got asked if we wanted a new Consitution | 1988 |
| When was the last year we got asked if we wanted a new Consitution | 2008 |
| Who is the Chief Executive of State | The Governor Pat Quinn |
| What is the biggest budget item from the all funds total in the state of the Illinois | Healthcare and Family Services |
| State senators are elected every how many years | 6 |
| What Illinois Senatorial District does our school sit in | 40th |
| Illinois Appellate Court judges are elected for ______ year terms | 10 |
| Who is in charge of each of the Circuit Courts | Chief Judge |
| When did the most recent Constitution become effective | July 1, 1971 |
| Which Amendment to the 1970 Constitution allows the court to deny bail to citizens who may pose a threat to the danger of the community. | 4th |
| Which Amendment to the 1970 Constitution allows the judges to deny bail to persons who are responsible for crimes carrying life sentences | 3rd |
| How many sections are there in the first Article of the Illinois Constitution | 24 |
| Who has the power to raise Revenue in the state by law | General Assembly |
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