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Illinois Constitution Test
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05/03/2005

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Term
What branch's main duty is to enforce (carry out) the laws?
Definition
EXECUTIVE BRANCH
Term
The _____________ is the head of the executive branch.
Definition
GOVERNOR
Term
The governor is the head of which branch?
Definition
EXECUTIVE BRANCH
Term
What is the governor of Illinois' name?
Definition
ROD BLAGOJEVICH
Term
The Lieutenant Governor is the __________ in command.
Definition
SECOND
Term
Who is second in command of the Executive Branch?
Definition
THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR (PAT QUINN)
Term
What is the Liutenant Governor's name?
Definition
PAT QUINN
Term
The Attorney General's name is ____________.
Definition
LISA MADIGAN
Term
What does the Attorney General do? (2 things to know)
Definition
1. serves as the chief legal officer
2. next in order of succession (first=Governor, second=Lieutenant governor, third=Attorney General)
Term
The Secretary of State's name is: __________________.
Definition
JESSE WHITE
Term
What does the Secretary of State do? (2 things to know)
Definition
1. keeps the records of the General Assembly
2. keeps the records of the Executive Branch
Term
All of the Executive Branch positions are elected to ________ year terms.
Definition
FOUR (4)
Term
Each Executive Branch member is elected by the ___________.
Definition
PEOPLE
Term
The Governor can call the __________ ___________ into a special session.
Definition
GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Term
The Governor can call the General Assembly into a ________ ___________.
Definition
SPECIAL SESSION
Term
The _____________ can call the General Assembly into a special session.
Definition
GOVERNOR
Term
The _____________ presents the annual state budget.
Definition
GOVERNOR
Term
The Governor presents the annual _________ __________.
Definition
STATE BUDGET
Term
Qualifications for all Executive Branch positions are: (3)
Definition
1. at least 25 years of age
2. resident of the state for the past three (3) years
3. U.S. citizen
Term
The Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, Comptroller and Treasurer are all positions of the ____________ Branch.
Definition
EXECUTIVE
Term
The main duty of the ________ Branch is to make laws.
Definition
LEGISLATIVE
Term
The main duty of the Legislative Branch is to _______ ________.
Definition
MAKE LAWS
Term
The Legislative Branch is also called the ____________ ____________.
Definition
GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Term
The General Assembly includes the ________ of _________ and the __________.
Definition
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (HOUSE OF REPS) AND THE SENATE
Term
The General Assembly (the Senate and the House of Reps) are elected by the ____________.
Definition
PEOPLE
Term
The qualifications for the General Assembly (Legislative Branch) are: (3 requirements)
Definition
1. must be 21 years or older (at least 21 years old)
2. must live in the district elected from for 2 years
3. U.S. citizen
Term
How many Senators are there?
Definition
59
Term
There can be ____ Senator per district.
Definition
ONE (1)
Term
What is the name of the Senator from our district?
Definition
DON HARMON
Term
The President of the Senate is the _________.
Definition
LEADER
Term
How long is a Senator's term?
Definition
FOUR (4) YEARS
Term
What are 2 special jobs that the Senate does?
Definition
1. TRIES IMPEACHMENT CASES
2. APPROVES GOVERNOR'S APPOINTMENTS
Term
How many members are in the House of Representatives?
Definition
118
Term
What is the name of our Representatives?
Definition
ANGELO "SKIP" SAVIANO
Term
The leader of the Senate is the _________ of the ________.
Definition
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
Term
The House of Representatives have _____ year terms.
Definition
TWO (2)
Term
What is a special duty for the House of Representatives? (1)
Definition
STARTS IMPEACHMENT PROCESS
Term
*LAWMAKING PROCESS*

Bills must pass through ________ _________.
Definition
BOTH HOUSES
Term
*LAWMAKING PROCESS*

Bills must be read on ______ __________ days.
Definition
THREE (3) DIFFERENT DAYS
Term
*LAWMAKING PROCESS*

The Governor has _____ days to approve a bill.
Definition
60 (SIXTY)
Term
*LAWMAKING PROCESS*

The Governor can sign or _______ (regular, reduction, and amendatory) each bill
Definition
VETO (SAY NO)
Term
*LAWMAKING PROCESS*

What types of vetos may a Governor do?
Definition
REGULAR, REDUCTION, AND AMENDATORY
Term
*LAWMAKING PROCESS*

The General Assembly can _______ - ______ a governor's veto by _____ vote.
Definition
OVER-RIDE 3/5 (THREE FIFTHS)
Term
*LAWMAKING PROCESS*

The Governor has sixty days to _________ a bill.
Definition
APPROVE
Term
What is the main duty of the Judicial Branch? (2)
Definition
1. TO INTERPRET LAWS
2. ADMINISTER JUSTICE IN THE COURTS
Term
Who elects members of the JUDICIAL BRANCH?
Definition
THE PEOPLE
Term
How many courts are there in Illnois?
Definition
THREE (3)

A. CIRCUIT COURT
B. APPELLATE COURT
C. SUPREME COURT
Term
*JUDICIAL BRANCH*

Describe the Circuit Court. (2 items to remember)
Definition
1. LOWEST COURT
2. MOST COURT CASES START HERE
Term
*JUDICIAL BRANCH*

Describe the Appellate Court. (1 item to remember)
Definition
HEARS APPEALS FROM THE CIRCUIT COURT
Term
*JUDICIAL BRANCH*

Describe the Supreme Court. (2 items to remember)
Definition
1. HIGHEST COURT IN ILLINOIS
2. 7 MEMBERS
Term
What are the qualifications for members in the *JUDICIAL BRANCH*? (3)
Definition
1. LICENSED ATTORNEY OF THE STATE
2. RESIDENT OF THE DISTRICT ELECTED FROM
3. U.S. CITIZEN
Term
*VOTING REQUIREMENTS*

How old to you have to be to vote?
Definition
18 YEARS OLD OR OLDER ON ELECTION DAY
Term
*VOTING REQUIREMENTS*

How long do you have to live in the district for to vote?
Definition
30 DAYS
Term
*VOTING REQUIREMENTS*

You must register to vote _____days before the election.
Definition
28
Term
*VOTING REQUIREMENTS*

Do you have to be a U.S. citizen to vote?
Definition
YES
Term
*HISTORY AND FACTS*

Illinois became the ____ state in ______.
Definition
21st 1818
Term
*HISTORY AND FACTS*

Where does the name Illinois come from?
Definition
AN INDIAN TRIBE (ILLINIWEK)
Term
*HISTORY AND FACTS*

What is the name of the Indian tribe that Illinois is named after?
Definition
ILLINIWEK
Term
*HISTORY AND FACTS*

How many capitals has Illinois had, and what were they?
Definition
THREE (3); KASKASKIA, VANDALIA, AND SPRINGFIELD
Term
*HISTORY AND FACTS*

Illinois was controlled by the ________ until they lost the ______________ war.
Definition
FRENCH; FRENCH AND INDIAN
Term
*HISTORY AND FACTS*

Illinois was first controlled by the French, and then controlled by the ______ until they lost the ____________________.
Definition
BRITISH; AMERICAN REVOLUTION
Term
*HISTORY AND FACTS*

Illinois was a part of the ___________ ___________ after the Revolutionary War.
Definition
NORTHWEST TERRITORY
Term
*HISTORY AND FACTS*

The last major war with the Indians was called the ______ ______ War in _______.
Definition
BLACK HAWK WAR; 1832
Term
*HISTORY AND FACTS*

Abraham Lincoln was defeated by ______________ in the Senate election of _________, BUT won the Presidential election of _______.
Definition
STEPHEN DOUGLAS; 1858; 1860
Term
*HISTORY AND FACTS*

Illinois has a population of over _____ million people, about ____ million live in Chicago.
Definition
12; 3
Term
*HISTORY AND FACTS*

Our last Constitution was written in __________.
Definition
1970 (we still use this one today)
Term
*HISTORY AND FACTS*

How many Constitutions has Illinois had?
Definition
FOUR (4)
Term
*HISTORY AND FACTS*

What is Illinois' largest city, and who is the mayor?
Definition
CHICAGO; RICHARD M. DALEY
Term
*HISTORY AND FACTS*

How many counties are there in Illinois, and which one do you live in?
Definition
102; COOK COUNTY
Term
*HISTORY AND FACTS*

The ________ _______ runs unicorporated areas.
Definition
COUNTY BOARD
Term
*HISTORY AND FACTS*

What is the state FISH?
Definition
BLUE GILL
Term
*HISTORY AND FACTS*

What is the state BIRD?
Definition
CARDINAL
Term
*HISTORY AND FACTS*

What is the state ANIMAL?
Definition
WHITE-TAILED DEER
Term
*HISTORY AND FACTS*

What is the state FLOWER?
Definition
VIOLET
Term
*HISTORY AND FACTS*

What is the state SLOGAN?
Definition
LAND OF LINCOLN
Term
*HISTORY AND FACTS*

What is the state TREE?
Definition
WHITE OAK
Term
*HISTORY AND FACTS*

What is the state NICKNAME?
Definition
PRAIRIE STATE
Term
*HISTORY AND FACTS*

What elementary school district are we in, and who is the Superintendant?
Definition
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT #83; DR. BRUCE LANE
Term
*HISTORY AND FACTS*

What are the states that border Illinois? (5)
Definition
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
Term
*HISTORY AND FACTS*

What lake borders Illinois to the NORTHEAST?
Definition
LAKE MICHIGAN
Term
*HISTORY AND FACTS*

What river runs along the WESTERN border of Illinois?
Definition
MISSISSIPPI RIVER
Term
*HISTORY AND FACTS*

What river borders ILLINOIS on the SOUTH?
Definition
OHIO RIVER
Term
*HISTORY AND FACTS*

Which river borders Illinois on the SOUTHEAST?
Definition
WABASH RIVER
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