Illinois Constitution Review

In what year was Illinois admitted to the Union? ____________ 1818

Illinois has had _________ constitutions. 4

When was the last Constitution put into force? _____________________ 1971

Any changes made in the state constitution must be approved by the _______. Voters

Largest city in Illinois is _________. Chicago

There are ___________ counties in Illinois. 102

Illinois has had ____ state capitals. 3

The population of Illinois is about ___________ million. 13

____________________ was the first state capital. Kaskaskia

The second capital was__________________ Vandalia

The present State capital is____________ Springfield

Illinois has ____ branches of government. 3

Both the Illinois and U.S. Constitutions contain a ____________. Bill of Rights

Where must a bill begin if it is to become a law: _____________________ Either the House or Senate

Illinois's House of Reps and Senate are known as: _________________ General Assembly

The qualifications to be a legislator are______________________________________ 21 years old Resident of district for 2 years Citizen

Illinois has ___________senators and _________ representatives

The _________________ has the power to make the laws. General Assembly

The presiding officer of the house is _____________________ Speaker

________________ is the Illinois Speaker of the House. Michael Madigan

____________ has the sole power to impeach members of state government. The House

A representative’s term is____________________ 2 years

A senator’s term is____________________ 4 years

U.S. Senators ____________________ ____________________ Richard Durbin Mark Kirk

______________ is the President of the Illinois Senate. John Cullerton

For a bill to pass the Senate or the House it must have a __________ vote. Majority

All bills must be confined to a ________ subject. Single

A __________________ is a majority of the members. quorum

A Quorum in the Illinois Senate: _____ A Quorum in the Illinois House: ______ 30 60

The ________ must approve all government official appointed by the governor. Senate

The presiding officer of the Illinois State Senate is the ____________________ President of the Senate

The _________ appoints a large number of state officials. Governor

Which state official may grant pardons, reprieves, and commutations of prison sentences? ___________ Governor

The minimum age you must be to serve in an executive office position. _____ 25

The ___________ is the head of the executive branch. Governor

The governor is responsible for ________ the laws of the state. enforcing

Illinois Officials: Governor _____________________ Bruce Rauner

The _____________ does what ever the Governor instructs him/her to do. Lt. Governor

Lieutenant Governor ___________________ Evelyn Sanquinetti

The governor is _____________________ of the state militia and can call them out when needed. Commander-in-chief

The order of succession to the governor’s office is ___________________, Attorney General, and Secretary of State. Lieutenant Governor

The __________ may call the General Assembly into special Session. Governor

The three qualifications of governor are __________________ _____________________ Citizen (can be born outside Illinois) resident of state for 3 years preceding election 25 years old

The __________ and the ____________ are the two executive officers elected jointly. Governor Lt. Governor

The governor’s term of office is ______years. 4

No person may be elected governor of Illinois more than twice. _________ False

The Governor has ______ days to sign or veto a bill. 60

A veto can be overridden by a __________ vote in the Illinois House and Senate. 3/5

The ____________ keeps track of all money coming in or out of the state treasury. Comptroller

Comptroller _____________________ Leslie Munger

The ___________ is responsible for safekeeping and investing state money. Treasurer

Treasurer ____________________ Mike Frerichs

The _____________________ is the legal officer of the state. Attorney General

Attorney General ____________________ Lisa Madigan

The ________________ keeps the Great Seal of the state and issues drivers licenses. Secretary of State

Secretary of State _____________________ Jesse White

Which branch of the Illinois Government interprets the laws? _______________ Judicial Branch

All judges must meet the following qualifications: ___________________ _____________________ citizen licensed attorney resident of district

Judges are usually selected by the:________ people

The judges in Circuit Courts are elected to _____ year terms. 6

The state is divided into _______Judicial districts. 5

____________are general trial courts and the place where almost all court cases in Illinois begin. Circuit Courts

For a judge to be retained, he must get a “yes” vote from _____________ of the voters. 3/5

What type of Judge is not elected by the people? _____________________ Associate Court Judges

The __________________ Courts hear appeals and the judges serve ________year terms. Appellate 10

There are ______ Supreme Court justices in Illinois. 7

Who chooses the Illinois Chief Justice on the Supreme Court? _____________________ Supreme Court Judges

Judges are retained for re- election by: _______________ Yes or No Vote

A person loses their right to vote when they are in _______. Jail

Voters in Illinois must be ______ years old. 18

A(n ) ________________ ballot is used by people who request one because they will be unable to vote on election day. absentee

In order to vote, Voters must register ________ days with the local election district before elections. 28

_____________________ are votes on public issues. Referendums

A following people are county officials: (True of False) -Sheriff -Coroner -County Clerk ______ True

The tax on _______ currently provides most of the revenue for local government. property

Every county has a governing body known as the______________. County Board

The tax on the sale of goods is the__________ tax which provides the state with half its income. sales

Approximately one-third of the state’s tax revenues are provided by _______ tax. income

_____________________ gives the cities and towns the power to pass ordinances. Home Rule

If ________of the members of the two houses approve, there is a call for a Constitutional Convention. 3/5

If of the members of the two houses approve, amendments may be proposed, but no more than ______can be proposed at one time. 3/5 3

Chicago is restricted to the _____________________ form of government. Mayor and council

_____________________ has the city divided in wards and has aldermen Mayor and Council Form

The five steps for a bill to become an Illinois law are _____________________ _____________________ _____________________ _____________________ _____________________ Passes committee of one house Passes committee of other house Passes floor of that house Passes floor of other house Governor signs