Illinois Constitution Review

What year did Illinois become a state?

1818

What number state is Illinois?

21st

How many constitutions has Illinois had?

4

What year was the current constitution written?

1970

How many capitals has Illinois had?

3

Where is the current capital?

Springfield

How many branches are in the Illinois government?

3

What are the 3 branch names?

Legislative, Executive, Judicial

Main Duty of Legislative Branch

Make Laws

Main Duty of the Judicial Branch

Interpret Laws

Main Duty of Executive Branch

Enforce/Execute Laws

What river is the western border of Illinois?

Mississippi River

What is the largest city in Illinois?

Chicago

How many counties are there in Illinois?

102

What county is Mahomet in?

Champaign County

Illinois spends the most money each year on what?

Education

Meet in Springfield.

Both

Have women members.

Both

Do not get paid.

Neither

Start impeachment proceedings.

House

Term is four years.

Senate

Term is two years.

House

The governor is the chief officer.

Neither

Are part of the Illinois General Assembly.

Both

Have 59 members.

Senate

Have 118 members.

House

Elected by the people.

Both

Have lawmaking responsibilities.

Both

Declares laws unconstitutional.

Neither

Must be 21 years of age or older.

Both

Responsible for safekeeping of Illinois' money.

Treasurer

Chief Legal Officer for Illinois

Attorney General

Maintains the official records of the General Assembly.

Secretary of State

Orders payments for Illinois.

Comptroller

Serves as governor if current governor is unable.

Lieutenant Governor

How long does the governor have to consider a bill passed by the Illinois General Assembly?

60 Days

What is the age minimum for the governor?

25

How long is the governor's term?

4 Years

Which court is the general or main trial court in Illinois?

Circuit Court

Who represents Mahomet in the Illinois House of Representatives?

Chris Miller

Who represents Mahomet in the Illinois Senate?

Chapin Rose

Who is the governor of Illinois?

JB Pritzker

Who is the Illinois Speaker of the House?

Chris Welch