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Illinois State Const
Illinois State Constitution Test Questions for 2012
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What branch's main duty is to enforce (carry out) the laws? | Executive Branch |
| The _____________ is the head of the executive branch. | Governor |
| The governor is the head of which branch? | Executive Branch |
| What is the governor of Illinois name? | Pat Quinn |
| The Lieutenant Governor is the ___________ in command | Second |
| Who is in command of the Executive Branch? | The Lieutenant Governor |
| What is the Liutenant Governor's name? | Sheila Simon |
| The Attorney General's name is _____________? | Lisa Madigan |
| What does the Attorney General do? (2 things to know) | 1. Serves a the chief legal officer 2. Next in order of succession (first=governor, second=Lieutenant governor, third=Attorney General |
| The Secretary of State's name is _____________? | Jesse White |
| What does the Secretary of State do? (2 things to know) | 1. Keeps the records of teh General Assembly 2. Keeps the records of the Executive Branch |
| All of the Executive Branch positions are elected to _________ year terms. | Four (4) |
| Each Executive Branch member is elected by the ___________. | People |
| The Governor can call the _____________________into a special session. | General Assembly |
| The Governor can call the General Assembly into a | Special Session |
| The _________________ can call the General Assembly into a special session | Governor |
| THe Governor presents the annual _____________. | State Budget |
| Qualifications for all Executive Branch positions are: (3) | 1. at least 25 years of age 2. resident of the state for the past three (3) years. 3. U.S. Citizen |
| The Governor, Lieutant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State,Comptroller and Treasurer are all positions of the ___________ Branch. | Executive |
| The main duty of the ____________ Branch is to make laws. | Legislative |
| The main duty of the Legislative is to ____________. | Make Laws |
| The Legislative Branch is also called the _________ __________. | General Assembly |
| The General Assembly includes the ____________ of ____________ and the ________________. | House of Representatives and the Senate |
| The General Assembly (the Senate and the House of Representatives) are elected by the __________. | People |
| The qualifications for the General Assembly (Legislative Branch are: (3 Requirements) | 1. Must be 21 years or older (at least 21 years old.) 2. Must live in teh district eleceted from for 2 years. 3. U.S. citizen |
| How many Senators are there? | 59 |
| There can be __________ Senator per district. | One (1) |
| What is the name of the Senator from our district? | Dick Durbin |
| THe President of the Senate is the ____________. | Leader |
| How long is a Senator's term? | Four (4) years |
| What are 2 special jobs the Senate does? | 1. Tries impeachment cases 2. Approves Governor's appointments |
| How many members are in the House of Representatives? | 118 |
| What is the name of our Representative? | Mike Smith |
| The leader of the Senate is the ___________ of the __________ | President of the Senate |
| What is a special duty for the House of Representatives? (1) | Starts impeachment process |
| *Lawmaking Process* Bills must pass through ________________ ___________. | Both Houses |
| *Lawmaking Process* Bill must be read on ________ ___________. | Three (3) different days |
| *Lawmaking Process* The Governor has ________days to approve a bill. | 60 (sixty) |
| *Lawmaking Process* The Governor can sign or ________(regular, reducation, and amedatory) each bill | Veto (say NO) |
| *Lawmaking Process* What types of vetos may a Governor do? | Regular, Reduction, and Amendatory |
| *Lawmaking Process* The General Assembly can _______-_________ a governor's veto by _______vote. | Over-Ride, 3/5 (Three fifths) |
| *Lawmaking Process* The Governor has sixty (60) days to ________ a bill. | Approve |
| What is the main duty of the Judicial Branch (2) | 1. To interpret laws 2. Administer justice in the courts |
| Who elects memeber of the Judicial Branch? | The People |
| How many courts are there in Illinois? | Three (3) 1. Circuit Court 2. Appellate Court 3. Supreme Court |
| *Judicial Branch* Describe the Circuit Court. (2 items to remember) | 1. Lowest Court 2. Most court cases start here |
| *Judicial Branch* Describe the Appellate Court. (1 item to remember) | Hears appeals from the circuit court |
| *Judicial Branch* Describe the Supreme Court. (2 items to remember) | 1. Highest Court in Illinois 2. 7 Members |
| What are the qualifications for members in the Judicial Branch? | 1. Licensed attorney of the State 2. Resident of the District elected 3. U.S. Citizen |
| *Voting Requirements* How long do you have to live in the district for to vote? | 30 days |
| *Voting Requirements* You must register to vote _________ days before the elections. | 28 days |
| *Voting Requirements* Do you have to be an U.S. citizen to vote? | Yes |
| *History and Facts* Illinois became the _______ state in ______. | 21st, 1818 |
| *History and Facts* Where does the name Illinois come from? | An Indian Tribe (ILLINIWEK) |
| *History and Facts* What is the name of the Indian tribe that Illinois is named after? | Illiniwek |
| *History and Facts* How many capitals has Illinois had, and what were they? | Three (3): Kaskaskia, Vandalia, and Springfield |
| *History and Facts* Illinois was controlled by the __________ until they lost the ____________ war. | French; French and Indian |
| *History and Facts* Illinois was first controlled by the French, and then controlled by the ___________ until they lost the __________________________. | British; American Revolution |
| *History and Facts* Illinois was part of the ___________ __________ after the Revolutionary War. | Northwest Territory |
| *History and Facts* The last major war wtih Indians was called the ______ ______ War in __________. | Black Hawk War; 1832 |
| *History and Facts* Abraham Lincoln was defeated by ________________ in the Senate election of _________, BUT won the Presidential election of _________. | Stephen Douglas; 1858; 1860 |
| *History and Facts* Illinois has a population over ______ million people, about ______ million live in Chicago. | 12; 4 |
| *History and Facts* Our last Constitution was written in ________. | 1970--we still use this one today |
| *History and Facts* Howm any Constitutions has Illinois had? | Four (4) |
| *History and Facts* What is Illinois' largest city, and who is the mayor? | Chicago; Rahm Emanuel |
| *History and Facts* How many counties are there in Illiniois and which one do you live in? | 102; Tazewell |
| *History and Facts* The _________ __________ runs incorporated areas. | County Board |
| *History and Facts* What is the state FISH? | Blue Gill |
| *History and Facts* What is the state BIRD? | Cardinal |
| *History and Facts* What is the state ANIMAL? | White-Tailed Deer |
| *History and Facts* What is the state FLOWER? | Violet |
| *History and Facts* What is the state SLOGAN? | Land of Lincoln |
| *History and Facts* What is the state TREE? | White Oak |
| *History and Facts* What is the state NICKNAME? | Praire State |
| *History and Facts* What school district are we in, and who is the superitendant? | District #51, Dr. Chad Allaman |
| *History and Facts* What are the states that border Illinois? (5) | 1. Indiana to the EAST 2. Kentucky to the SOUTHEAST 3. MISSOURI to the SOUTHWEST 4. IOWA to the NORTHWEST 5. WISCONSIN to the NORTHEAST |
| *History and Facts* What lake borders Illinois to the NORTHEAST? | Lake Michigan |
| *History and Facts* What river runs along the WESTERN border of Illinois? | Mississippi River |
| *History and Facts* What river borders Illinois to the SOUTH? | Ohio River |
| *History and Facts* What river borders Illinois on the SOUTHEAST | Wabash River |
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