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ILLINOIS STATE CONSTITUTION
flashcards that will give a basic pretest on the Illinois state constitution.
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8th Grade
05/12/2010

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WHAT BRANCH LEADS THE ILLINOIS GOVERNOR?
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THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH
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WHAT BRANCH LEADS THE ILLINOIS HOUSE OF REPS.?
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THE LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
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WHAT BRANCH LEADS THE ILLINOIS STATE SUPREME COURT
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THE JUDICIAL BRANCH
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WHAT BRANCH LEADS THE ILLINOIS CIRCUIT COURTS?
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THE JUDICIAL BRANCH
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WHAT BRANCH LEADS THE LT.GOVERNOR?
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THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH
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WHAT BRANCH LEADS THE ILLINOIS STATE SENATE?
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THE LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
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WHAT BRANCH LEADS THE PRESIDENT OF THE ILLINOIS SENATE?
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THE LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
Term
who can veto a bill passed by the General assembly?
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THE GOVERNOR
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who takes office if the governor is unable to serve?
Definition
THE LT.GOVERNOR
Term
what river makes up the western border of the state?
Definition
THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER
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what is the highest court?
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THE SUPREME COURT
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what kind of elections are held to vote for state officials, and vote on public issues or questions?
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A REFERENDUM
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who is the governor?
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PATT QUINN
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when is the next presidential election in Illinois?
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2012
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how many days does the Gov. have to approve a bill?
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60 DAYS
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how many constitutions have we had?
Definition
FOUR
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who can call the General Assembly to a special session?
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THE GOVERNOR
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how many alderman or woman are there?
Definition
50
Term
who is the Chief Legal Officer? (in general;no specific name)
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THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
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how are the judges of Illinois elected?
Definition
BY THE PEOPLE
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what is the name of the election that is used to select candidates for the general election?
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A PRIMARY ELECTION
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how many capitols have we had?
Definition
3
Term
what is our current capitol?
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SPRINGFIELD
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how many branches of government do we have?
Definition
THREE; EXECUTIVE, JUDICIAL, AND LEGISLATIVE
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if the general assembly wants to override a veto, what fraction majority is necessary?
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3/5
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(TRUE FALSE) the Illinois and Federal Constitution both have a bill of rights.
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TRUE.
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(TRUE FALSE) the governor is the commander-in-chief of the state militia.
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TRUE
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(TRUE FALSE)our state became a state in 1848
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FALSE; 1818
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(TRUE FALSE) the governor has the duty of handling foreign affairs.
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FALSE
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(TRUE FALSE) the governor must be 40 years or older
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FALSE; 25
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(TRUE FALSE)voters must be at least 18
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TRUE
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(TRUE FALSE) there are 102 counties
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TRUE
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(TRUE FALSE) the largest city os Illinois
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TRUE
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(TRUE FALSE)most court cases will be taken care of in the Circuit Courts
Definition
TRUE
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