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| What were the 3 capitals of Illinois? |
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1.) Kaskaskia 2.) Vandalia
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| Who discovered the Illinois Country in 1673? |
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| When was Illinois admitted to statehood? |
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| What made Illinois the leading agricultural state? |
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| John Deere's invention of the prairie plow. |
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| What were the years of the four Constitutions? |
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| 1818, 1848, 1870, and 1970 |
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| What is the Main Body of the Legislative Branch? |
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| Who calls extra sessions? |
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| What are the qualifications of the General Assembly? |
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| 21 years old, citizen, and a resident of the district for at least 2 years |
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| is set as a majority of its members |
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| Senate Elections are held every_________. |
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| even numbered year(about half of the Senate is elected). |
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| Organized groups that seek to influence lawmakers. |
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| How long is the govenor's term? |
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| What is the order of succession to the governor's office |
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| lieutenant governor, attorney general, secretary of state, treasurer, and comptroller |
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| What are the duties of the lieutenant governor? |
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| second in command; Chairing several different boards and councils |
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| What are the duties of the attorney general? |
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| provide legal and criminal investigation, provide legal representation |
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| Duties of the secretary of state |
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| issuing licenses to Illinois-registered motor vehicles and their drivers; licensing businesses of Illinois |
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| maintain central fiscal accounts and order payments |
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| responsible for the safekeeping and invesments of money |
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| What are the 3 types of courts in Illinois |
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| Circuit(6 year terms), Appellate (10 year terms), Supreme(10 year terms) |
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| must be a citizen, licensed attorneys of the state, and residents of the districts from which they were elected |
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| Illinois voter qualifications |
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| must be 18 years old, citizen, lived in the election district for atleast 30 days, register 28 days before the election |
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| other types of elections include |
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| judicial, township, municipal, school, village, and park district |
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| what are the types of municipal govts. |
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| mayor and council form, trustee village, commission form, council manager form, and strong mayor |
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| chicago is divided into how many wards |
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| 50 aldermen make up a __________________. |
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| which municipal govt. is chicago |
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| mayor is elected to a __ year term |
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| where does most of our tax money go |
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| what are the 3 types of taxation |
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| how many counties are in Illinois |
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| counties are divided into__________ |
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Senate terms:
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Supreme Court Judges:
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| Who is the 13th district U.S. Representative |
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| Who is the 24 district state senator |
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| Who is the 47th district state representative |
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| Who is our lieutenant governor |
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| Who is our attorney general |
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| Who is our Secretary of State |
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