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Illinois StateTest Flash Cards
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49
History
8th Grade
05/23/2008

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Term
Who can veto a bill passed by the General Assembly?
Definition
The Governor
Term
The river that makes up the westerly border of Illinois is:
Definition
Mississippi
Term
If the Governor dies, who becomes Governor?
Definition
Lt. Governor
Term
The highest Court in Illinois is:
Definition
Supreme Court
Term
The Governor of Illinois is:
Definition
Pat Quinn
Term
Voters not only vote for political officials, they sometimes vote on public issues and questions.  These types of elections are called:
Definition
Referendums
Term
The next Presidential Election in Illinois will be in:
Definition
2012
Term
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
Term
Who may call special sessions of the General Assembly?
Definition
Governor
Term
Who is the Chief Legal Officer of the state?
Definition
Attorney General
Term
How many alderman or women in the Chicago City Council?
Definition
50
Term
How are Illinois Judges usually selected?
Definition
By the People
Term
If the General Assembly wishes to pass a bill over a veto, what vote is necessary?
Definition
3/5
Term
How many Branches of Government are there is Illinois?
Definition
3
Term
The Capital of Illinois
Definition
Springfield
Term
Which branch of Government?
 
The Illinois Governor 
Definition
Executive branch
Term
Which branch of Government?
 
The Illinois House of Representative 
Definition
Legislative
Term
Which branch of Government?
 
 
The Illinois State Senate 
Definition
Legislative
Term

 

Which branch of Government?

 

 

Illinois Supreme Court

Definition
Judicial
Term
Which branch of Government?
 
Lt. Governor 
Definition
Executive
Term
Which branch of Government?

 

Illinois Circuit Courts

Definition
Judicial
Term
Matching Illinois Senate or House of Representatives.  The following are features of the either, both or neither.
 
Meets in Springfield 
Definition
Both
Term
Matching Illinois Senate or House of Representatives.  The following are features of the either, both or neither.
 
Has women members 
Definition
Both
Term
Matching Illinois Senate or House of Representatives.  The following are features of the either, both or neither.
 
Does not get paid 
Definition
Neither
Term
Matching Illinois Senate or House of Representatives.  The following are features of the either, both or neither.
 
Start impeachment proceedings 
Definition
Illinois House of Representatives
Term
Matching Illinois Senate or House of Representatives.  The following are features of the either, both or neither.
 
Term is 4 years 
Definition
Illinois Senate
Term
Matching Illinois Senate or House of Representatives.  The following are features of the either, both or neither.
 
Term is two years 
Definition
Illinois House of Representatives
Term
Matching Illinois Senate or House of Representatives.  The following are features of the either, both or neither.
 
Has Governor as Chief Officer 
Definition
Neither
Term
Matching Illinois Senate or House of Representatives.  The following are features of the either, both or neither.
 
Has Speaker as Chief Officer 
Definition
Illinois House of Representatives
Term
Matching Illinois Senate or House of Representatives.  The following are features of the either, both or neither.
 
Are parts of the General Assembly
Definition
Both
Term
Matching Illinois Senate or House of Representatives.  The following are features of the either, both or neither.
 
Have 59 Members and 59 Districts 
Definition
Illinois Senate
Term
Matching Illinois Senate or House of Representatives.  The following are features of the either, both or neither.
 
 
Have 118 Members and 118 Districts
Definition
Illinois House of Representatives
Term
Matching Illinois Senate or House of Representatives.  The following are features of the either, both or neither.
 
Elected by the people 
Definition
Both
Term
Matching Illinois Senate or House of Representatives.  The following are features of the either, both or neither.
 
Have law making responsibilties 
Definition
Both
Term
Matching Illinois Senate or House of Representatives.  The following are features of the either, both or neither.
 
Declares laws unconstitutional 
Definition
Neither
Term
Matching Illinois Senate or House of Representatives.  The following are features of the either, both or neither.
 
Can make laws that would treat other States' citizens differently than Illinois citizens
Definition
Neither
Term
Matching Illinois Senate or House of Representatives.  The following are features of the either, both or neither.
 
Are appointed by the Governor
Definition
Neither
Term
Matching Illinois Senate or House of Representatives.  The following are features of the either, both or neither.
 
Must be 21 years old or older 
Definition
Both
Term

True /False

 

Most of the Illinois courts cases would take place in the Circuit Courts 

Definition
True
Term
The biggest item the States spending is for highways
Definition
False
Term
The largest city in Illinois is Chicago
Definition
True
Term
There are 102 counties in Illinois
Definition
True
Term
Voters must be 18 years old or older
Definition
True
Term
The Governor must be 40 years old or older
Definition
False
Term
Foreign affairs is the duty of the State
Definition
False
Term
Illinois became a state in 1818
Definition
True
Term
The Governor is the Commander-in-Chief of the state militia.
Definition
True
Term
Both the Illinois Constitution and the United States Constitution have a Bill of Rights
Definition
True
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