Illinois Constitution Review History Illinois became a state
Illinois Constitution Review
History ØIllinois became a state in what year? Ø 1818
History ØIllinois is what number state of the United States? Ø 21 st
History ØHow many total constitutions has Illinois had? Ø 4
History ØWhat year was the current Illinois constitution written? Ø 1970
History ØWhat are three branches of government in Illinois called? ØLegislative, Executive, and Judicial
History ØWhat county do you live in? ØCook
History ØIn what city is the state capital located? ØSpringfield
History ØIn what city was the first capital located? ØKaskaskia
History ØIn what city was the second capital located? ØVandalia
Symbols ØWhat is the state flower? ØViolet
Symbols ØWhat is the state tree? ØWhite Oak
Symbols ØWhat is the state bird? ØCardinal
Symbols ØWhat is the state insect? ØMonarch Butterfly
Is It a State Symbol?
Symbols ØWhat is the state fish? ØBluegill
Symbols ØWhat is the state mineral? ØFluorite
Symbols ØWhat is the state animal? ØWhite Tailed Deer
Symbols Ø State Amphibian Ø Eastern Tiger Salamander
Symbols ØWhat is the state fossil? ØTully Monster
Symbols Ø State Reptile Ø Painted Turtle
Symbols Ø State Pie Ø Pumpkin Pie
Symbols Ø State Fruit Ø Goldrush Apple
Symbols Ø State Soil Ø Drummer’s Soil
Symbols Ø State Snack Ø Popcorn
Symbols Ø State Song Ø “Illinois”
Symbols ØWhat is the state dance? ØSquare Dance
Voting Requirements* Ø Be at least 18 years old Ø Be a US Citizen Ø Live in the State for at least 30 days Ø Be a Registered Voter
Legislative Branch ØWhat is the lawmaking body in Illinois called? ØGeneral Assembly*
Legislative Branch ØWhat are the two parts of the lawmaking body of Illinois called? ØThe House of Representatives and the Senate
Legislative Branch ØHow much of a vote does the General Assembly need in order to override a veto? Ø 3/5*
Legislative Branch ØWho is the presiding officer of the Illinois House of Representatives? ØSpeaker of the House
Legislative Branch ØWhat is the presiding officer in the senate called? ØPresident of the Senate
Legislative Branch ØWhere would the trial of the impeachment of an Illinois official be held? ØSenate
Legislative Branch ØHow old must a member of the General Assembly be? Ø 21 years old
Legislative Branch ØHow many members are in the Illinois Senate? Ø 59*
Legislative Branch ØHow many members are in the Illinois House of Representatives? Ø 118*
Legislative Branch ØWhat is the length of term for an Illinois State Senator? Ø 2 or 4 years
Legislative Branch ØWhat is the length of term for an Illinois State House of Representative? Ø 2 years
Executive Branch ØHead of the Illinois Executive Branch? ØThe Governor*
Executive Branch Ø The Governor of Illinois is elected by… Ø The people of the State*
Executive Branch ØWho has the power to veto all bills? ØThe Governor
Executive Branch ØWhat are powers that are given to the governor of Illinois? * Ø Command the State Militia Ø Administer and enforce laws of the state. Ø Grant pardons and reprieves for state offenses. Ø Power to Call National Guard
Executive Branch ØWho is the Illinois governor? ØBruce Rauner
Executive Branch ØWhat is the job of the Governor? ØChief Executive of Illinois – Head of the Illinois government
Executive Branch ØWhat is the job of the Lieutenant Governor? ØReceives duties from the Governor Ø“Vice President” of State* ØTakes over if gov. removed
Executive Branch ØWhat is the job of the Attorney General? ØLegal Officer for the State*
Executive Branch ØWhat is the job of the Secretary of State? ØKeeper of the Seal* ØKeeps all state records including birth, death, marriage, and driver’s licenses
Executive Branch ØWhat is the job of the Comptroller? ØBookkeeper of financial records and signs state paychecks*
Executive Branch ØWhat is the job of the Secretary of Treasury? ØControls Illinois Tax money investments/state banker*
Executive Branch ØHow old must a member of the Executive branch be? Ø 25 years old
Executive Branch ØWhat is the length of term for an Executive officer? Ø 4 years*
Judicial Branch ØHow many judges are on the Illinois State Supreme Court? Ø 7 judges*
Judicial Branch ØHow do Illinois judges get their offices? ØElected* Associate judges are the only ones appointed.
Miscellaneous Ø Article Ten of the State constitution identifies that the primary responsibility to finance public education belongs to… Ø The State*
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