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| When was the Illinois Constitution adopted? |
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| What's unique about the Illinois Bill of Rights as compared to the US Bill of Rights? |
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| It is in the beginning in article I instead of the ending |
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| Who can amend the Illinois Constitution ? |
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| Illinois senate and house- majority vote |
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| What is the Illinois legislature also known as? |
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| What is the general trial court in Illinois called? |
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| How are judges in the Illinois court system chosen? |
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| elected by people in their district |
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| How long are the terms of members of the Illinois state house of representatives? |
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| Which of the following best describes the Home Rule provision in the Illinois Constitution? |
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| increases tax power of counties and local governments |
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| Is redistricting intended to make districts equal in area or population? |
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| If the Governor vetoes a bill,how can the bill be passes over his veto? |
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| 3/5 majority in each house |
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| How does a bill become a law in Illinois? |
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| considered and approved in committees/ voted in each house |
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| What are three formal qualifications for a judge in Illinois? |
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must be citizens
licensed attorneys
residents from the district they were elected |
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| When will the next General election for Illinois Governor take place? |
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| Who are the US representatives from the 8th and 10th Congressional districts? |
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| Who are the new state representatives from the 51st and 59th state districts? |
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| Ed Sallivian & Carol Sentay |
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| Who are the state senators from the 26th and 30th districts? |
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| What is your legal option if you are out-of-town on election day? |
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1. Absentee vote
2. Early voting |
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| What are three requirements for voter registration? |
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1.18+
2.Live in voting district for 30 days
3.US citizen |
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| Which type of election nominates candidates for their respective parties? |
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| In what type of election do Illinois residents have a chance to participate in direct democracy? |
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| What is the number of State Representative Districts in Illinois? |
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| What is the number of State Senatorial Districts in Illinois? |
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| What are the differences in the veto power of the Illinois Governor and the US president? |
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| Governor can veto within 60 days, instead of the 10days which the president can |
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Chief Executive
**Pat Quinn** |
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Public chief of driving privileged
**Jesse White** |
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State Chief/ legal officer
**Lisa Madigan** |
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Charge of the head of fiscal investigation
**Dan Rutherford** |
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Record/ keeping functions
**Judy Baar Topinka** |
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| 3 Types of Governments in Illinois |
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1. Village/town
2.municipalities/ city
3.County |
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