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IL Constitution
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8th Grade
05/20/2010

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Who can veto a bill passed by the General Assembly?
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Governor
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The river that makes up the westerly border of Illinois is the:
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Mississipi River
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If the governor dies, who becomes governor?
Definition
Lieutenant Governor
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Illinois' present Constitution was adopted in:
Definition
1970
Term
How are Illinois judges usually selected?
Definition
by the people
Term
How many alderman are women in the Chicago City Council?
Definition
50
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Who has the power to appoint many state officials?
Definition
governor
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The highest court in Illinois?
Definition
Supreme Court
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How long does the governor have to consider a bill passed by the Illinois General Assembly?
Definition
60 days
Term
If the General Assembly wishes to pass a bill over a veto, what vote is necessary?
Definition
three-fifths
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Which court is the general or min trial court in Illinois?
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Circuit court
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How many Constitutions has Illinois had?
Definition
four
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Which is NOT a duty of the General Assembly?
Definition
appoint the governor
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The governor of Illinois:
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is the chief executive officer
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The power given to the cities and towns in Illinois so that they may pass their own local ordinances is called:
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home rule
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Choose IL Senate, IL House of Representative, Neither or Both: Meet in Springfield
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both
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Choose IL Senate, IL House of Representative, Neither or Both: Have women members
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both
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Choose IL Senate, IL House of Representative, Neither or Both: Do not get paid
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neither
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Choose IL Senate, IL House of Representative, Neither or Both: start impeachment proceedings
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Illinois House of Representatives
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Choose IL Senate, IL House of Representative, Neither or Both: Term is four years
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Illinois Senate
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Choose IL Senate, IL House of Representative, Neither or Both: Term is two years
Definition
Illinois House of Representatives
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Choose IL Senate, IL House of Representative, Neither or Both: The gover is the chief officer
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neither
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Choose IL Senate, IL House of Representative, Neither or Both: The speaker is the chief officer
Definition
Illinois House of Representatives
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Choose IL Senate, IL House of Representative, Neither or Both: are part of the Illinois General Assembly
Definition
both
Term
Choose IL Senate, IL House of Representative, Neither or Both: Have 59 members and 59 districts
Definition
Illinois Senate
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Choose IL Senate, IL House of Representative, Neither or Both: Have 118 members and 118 districts
Definition
Illinois House of Representatives
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Choose IL Senate, IL House of Representative, Neither or Both: elected by the people
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both
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Choose IL Senate, IL House of Representative, Neither or Both: Have lawmaking responsibilities
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both
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Choose IL Senate, IL House of Representative, Neither or Both: declares laws unconstitutional
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neither
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Choose IL Senate, IL House of Representative, Neither or Both: Makes laws that treat other state's citizens differently than Illinios citizens
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neither
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Choose IL Senate, IL House of Representative, Neither or Both: Are appointed by the governor
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neither
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Choose IL Senate, IL House of Representative, Neither or Both: Must be 21 years of age or older
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both
Term
Which branch? The Illinois Governor
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executive
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Which branch? The Illinois House of Representatives
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legislative
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Which branch? The Illinois State Senate
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legislative
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Which branch? The Illinois Supreme Court
Definition
judical
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Which branch? The Lieutenant Governor
Definition
executive
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Which branch? Illinois Circuit
Definition
judicial
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True or False? The chief legal officer of the state is the Secretary of State
Definition
False
Term
True or False? There are 102 counties in Illinois
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True
Term
True or False? Public issues that are put on a ballot are called referendums
Definition
True
Term
True or False? Voters must be 18 years of age or older
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True
Term
True or False? The governor must be 40 years of age or older
Definition
False
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True or False? A governor's terms lasts four years
Definition
True
Term
True or False? The governor is the commander-in-chief of the state militia
Definition
True
Term
True or False? The Illinois General Assembly cannot be called into special session
Definition
False
Term
Both the state and federal government have 2 house in the legislative branch
Definition
True
Term
True or False? Foreign affairs is the duty of the state government
Definition
False
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True or False? the capital of Illinois is Chicago
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False
Term
True or False? Illinois became a state in 1818
Definition
True
Term
True or False? The largest item of state spending is for highways
Definition
False
Term
True or False? Both the Illinois Constitution and the U.S. Constitution have a Bill of Rights
Definition
True
Term
True or False? The governor is allowed to use an item veto to approve only parts of a bill
Definition
True
Term
Who is the governor of Illinois?
Definition
Pat Quinn
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Who is the Mayor of Chicago
Definition
Mayor Daley
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