Illinois State Constitution

when did the constitution of 1970 go into force

july 1, 1971

how mnay constitutions has illinios have

4

what happenen on DEc. 3, 1818

Pres. James monroe approved illinois as the 21st state of the union

what are the two ways to ammend the ill. consisitution

1. Consitutional convention

2. ammendments by general assembly

who has a bill of rights

both ill. and us

what is the duties of the general assembly

make laws, hold impeachment powers hosue intiates senate conducts a trial with a 2/3 vote to be needed to convict, approves appts made by the governor

how often are senetaors eelected

4 year termbut one term every ten years is a two year term

which body is elected by the poeple 

both

have 118 membors

house

has 59 membors

senate

salary is 85k

both

speaker is the presiding offcier

hosue

two year term

house

varies from 2-4 yearsterm

senate

starts impeachment proceedings

hosue

must be at least 21 yrs old

both

declares laws unconstitutional

niether

meets in springfeild

both

if the governor vetoes a billwhat fraction has to be voted in the general assembly

3/5

a bill passed by both houses must be sent to the governorwithin blank dyas and how long does he have to singn or return it

30,60

the governor is the most important officer in which branch

executive

qualificatiosn for governor and luitenent governor

must be 25 years old, resident of statefor 3 yearsreceding the election and a us citizne

salary of governor

205,700

governorduty

appoints many membors of the state gov, commander in chief of the state militia, can call special sessions of the GA

how meny veto types does the governor have

3

The item or reduction veto

Refers to the use of state money

Luitenatnt gov responsibility

Serving as gov if the current gov in unable to serve due to death impeachment resignation or a sense from the state

What does the attorney general do

Be the legal officer of the state 

Secetraty of state responsibility 

Issuing license to illinios registered motor vechulds and their drivers 

All executive officers are elected blank  and serve for blank yesrs after each election 

Together, 4

what’s the highest court  in the state

Illinois Supreme Court

What are circuit courts?

General trial courts

How many Supreme Court judges are there?

7

Who does the supreme and the appellate court justices represent 

Specific districts 

How old do you have to be to vote in primaries if you’re 18 by November?

In Illinois in 22 other states you can be 17

When are general elections held?

The first Tuesday after the first Monday in November of even number years

What are the voting requirements?

Must be 18 have lived in the election district for at least 30 days, and new laws allow citizens to register and vote on the same day and registered

A municipality is created upon the request Or consent of who

The residence so that they may provide for themselves the services that they need or desire

 The mayor is the blank officer

City Chief executive

what are the three primary functions of township gov in illinois

Construction and maintenance of rural roads and bridges, general assistance to the needy, assessment of property

What do referendums do

vote on public issues

What is home rule

Grants local government a degree of autonomy to govern their own affairs.

Where does majority of Illinois’ budget go

education

How many counties does Illinois have

102