Question | Answer |
How many state capitals has Illinois had? | Three. |
What do the stripes on the American Flag represt? | The thirteen colonies. |
In the Illinois General Assembly, how many people are in the House of Representatives? | 118. |
What are the three qualifications needed to be in the House of Representatives and Senate for the Illinois General Assembly? | You have to be at least 21, live in the district for two years and be a U.S citizen. |
How long does the governor have to act on a bill? | 60 days. |
In order for the General Assembly to over-ride a governor's veto, they need a vote of ____ in both houses. | 3/5. |
What are the four types of vetoes that the governor can use? | Regular veto, line item veto, item reduction veto, and amendatory very. |
What is double jepordy? | It forbids a defendent to be tried for the same trial twice. |
If the president doesn't act on a bill within 10 days, what happens to it? | It becomes a law. |
What is a quorum | The minimum number of people who must be present in order to conduct buisness. |
If something happens to the president, who takes over? | The vice president. |
Where do revenue bills have to start? | The House of Representitives. |
If no majority is gained by an electoral collge, who picks the vice president? | The senate. |
What is a rider? | A bill added as an amendment to an already approved law. |
How long is a federal judges term? | For life. |
What is jurisdiction? | The right to hear a case. |
What is a fillibuster? | Stall time. |
What are concurrent powers? | Powers thats are shared by the states and national governemnt. |
In order to be president, how old do you have to be? | At least 35. |
What does the supremazy clause state? | The constitution is the supreme law of the land. |
What does it mean to veto? | To reject. |
What is it called when you cannot stop speech from happening before its said? | Prior restraint. |
What is a platform? | What a party stand for. |