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Illinois Constitution
Study Guide for Illinois Constitution Test
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8th Grade
05/12/2009

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Who can veto a bill passed by the General Assembly?
Definition
The Governor
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The river that makes up the westerly border of Illinois is?
Definition
Mississippi
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If the Governor dies, who becomes Governor?
Definition
Lt. Governor
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The highest Court in Illinois is?
Definition
Supreme Court
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Voters not only vote for political officials, they sometimes vote on public officials, they sometimes vote on public issues and questions. These types of elections are called.
Definition
Closed elections
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The next presidential election in Illinois will be in?
Definition
2012
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How many Constitutions has Illinois had?
Definition
4
Term
How long does the Governor have to consider a bill passed by the Illinois Senate and House of Representatives?
Definition
60 Days
Term
Who may call special sessions of the General Assembly?
Definition
Governor
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Who is the Chielf Legal Officer of the state?
Definition
Attorney
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How many alderman or women in the Chicago City Council?
Definition
50
Term
How are Illinois Judges usually selected?
Definition
By the people
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If the General Assembly wishes to pass a bill over a veto, what vote is necessary?
Definition
3/5
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How many Branches of Government are there in Illinois?
Definition
3
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The capital of Illinois is?
Definition
Springfield
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Which Branch of Governenment is the Illinois Governor?
Definition
Executive
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Which Branch of Governenment is the Illinois House of Representatives?
Definition
The Legislative Branch
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Which Branch of Governenment is the Illinois State Senate?
Definition
Legislative Branch
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Which Branch of Governenment is the Lt. Governor?
Definition
Executive Branch
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Which Branch of Governenment is the Illinois Circuit Courts?
Definition
Judicial Branch
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Which Branch of Governenment is the Illinois Supreme Court?
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Judicial Branch
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House-Senate Comparison: Meets in Springfield.
Definition
Both
Term
House-Senate Comparison: Has women members.
Definition
both
Term
House-Senate Comparison: Does not get paid.
Definition
Neither
Term
House-Senate Comparison: Starts impeachment process.
Definition
Illinois House of Representatives
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House-Senate Comparison: Term is 4 years
Definition
Illinois Senate
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House-Senate Comparison: Term is 2 years.
Definition
Illinois House of Representatives
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House-Senate Comparison: Has Governor as Chief Officer
Definition
Neither
Term
House-Senate Comparison: Has Speaker as Chief Officer
Definition
Illinois House of Representatives
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House-Senate Comparison: Are parts of the General Assembly.
Definition
Both
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House-Senate Comparison: Have 59 Members and 59 Districts.
Definition
Illinois Senate
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House-Senate Comparison: Have 118 Members and 118 Districts.
Definition
Illinois House of Representatives
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House-Senate Comparison: Elected by the people
Definition
Both
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House-Senate Comparison: Have law making responsibilities.
Definition
Both
Term
House-Senate Comparison: Declares laws unconstitutional.
Definition
Neither
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House-Senate Comparison: Can make laws that would treat other States' citizens differently than Illinois' citizens.
Definition
Neither
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House-Senate Comparison: Are appointed by the Governor
Definition
Neither
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House-Senate Comparison: must be 21 years old or older
Definition
Both
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True or False: Most of the Illinois court cases would take palce in the Circuit Courts.
Definition
True
Term
True or False: The biggest item in the State spending is for highways.
Definition
False
Term
True or False: There are 102 counties in Illinois.
Definition
True
Term
True or False: Voters must be 18 years old or older.
Definition
True
Term
True or False: The Governor must be 40 years old or older.
Definition
False
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True or False: The largest city in Illinois is Chicago.
Definition
True
Term
True or False: Foreign affairs is the duty of the state government.
Definition
False
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True or False: Illinois became a state in 1818.
Definition
True
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True or False: The Governor is commander-in-chief of the state.
Definition
True
Term
True or False: Boh the Illinois Constitution and the United States Constitution have a Bill of Rights.
Definition
True
Term
Who is the Mayor of Chicago?
Definition
Richard Daley
Term
Who is the Governor Of Illinois?
Definition
Pat Quinn
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