Illinois State Constitution Latest Update 100% Pass

Illinois State Constitution Latest Update 100% Pass How many state constitutions has Illinois had and what are the years? (hint: 30.22.100) 4; 1818,1848,1870,1970 List the qualifications for being a voter. 18 years old, live in district for 30 days, be a citizen, has to be registered Legislative branch members Senate, House, standing committees, and joint committees Executive branch members (hint:6) Governor, Lieutenant governor, secretary of state, attorney general, state treasurer, comptroller Judicial branch members Supreme court, Appellate courts, Circuit courts How many members are there in Senate? 59 How many members are there in the House? 118 Term for Senate? 4 years Term for House? 2 years Qualifications for legislative branch? Each member of the general assembly, 21 years old, resident of district for 2 years, be a citizen Executive branch term? 4 years for all Qualifications for executive branch? Be a citizen, 25 years old, resident of sate for 3 years What is the circuit court divided into? (hint: 5) Felony, misdemeanors, small claims, family, juvenile, and other small courts How many terms does the circuit court serve? 6 year terms Associate judges term? 4 year terms How many justices hear each appellate case? 3 What is the term for appellate judges? 10 years How many members in supreme court? 7 Chief justice term? 3 years Judges in supreme court term? 10 years Qualifications for judges in judicial branch? Be citizens, licensed attorneys of the state, and residents of the district from which they were elected. Which is not state court? District Court The judges with the shortest term are: Circuit The state is divided into how many judicial districts? 5 How are judges usually selected? By law Where do most of the state's court cases take place? Circuit What are the 3 types of courts in Illinois? Supreme, circuit, appellate How many aldermen/women are there? 50 How any wards are there? 50 What is the term for the mayor? 4 years Who is in charge of the city council? The Mayor What form of government does Chicago have? Municipal Government (mayor and council form) What is the name of the city's legislative body? City council What is the population of Chicago? 2.9 million Who is currently the mayor of Chicago? Rahm Emanuel Who is the senate and House elected by? The people (us) What is another name for the legislative branch in the state? General Assembly Which house starts impeachment proceedings? The House Which house approves appointments of the governor? Senate Which house tries impeachment cases? Senate Which house meets in Springfield? Both Which house has one from each district? Both what are lobbies? They are organized groups that seek to influence lawmakers Give examples of a lobbying group. Death penalty, animals, etc How do bills become a law? With a majority vote How any subjects can one bill cover? 1 when my he houses adjourn? (be dismissed) When each house has the approval to do so How many days can the governor consider a bill? 60 days On how many days can the bill be read? On 3 different days by title before final vote What is the order of succession to the office of governor? Lieutenant governor, attorney general, secretary of state What is the governor's job? Enforces the law Who is the commander in chief of the state militia? The governor Can the governor veto a bill? Yes what is the governor in charge of? Foreign affairs, and he can grant pardons, delay the punishment(reprieves), and change the punishment to a less severe one(commutations) Who keeps the Great Seal? Secretary of state Who maintains the records of the General Assembly? Secretary of state Who is the chief legal officer? Attorney general Who maintains central fisical accounts? Comptroller Who follows orders assigned by the governor? Lieutenant governor Who keeps safe the money and securities? Treasurer Who is the current governor? Patt Quin