Illinois Constitution Study Guide Notes – Flashcards
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How many senators are there?
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There are 59 senators
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How many state representatives are there?
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There are 118 states representatives.
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How many representatives does Illinois send to Congress?
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Illinois sends 19 Representatives to Congress.
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What is the term of a state senator?
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A state senator's term is 4 years.
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What is the term of a state representative?
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A state representative's term is 2 years.
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What are the requirements to be a state senator or representative?
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To be a state senator or representative, you must be at least 21 years old and a resident of your district for at least 2 years before the election.
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How does a bill become a law?
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For a bill to become a law it must pass through the General Assembly and has to be signed by the Governor.
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How does one override a Governor's veto?
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To override a Governor's veto, it takes a vote of 3/5ths majority.
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How does a bill pass the General Assembly?
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For a bill to pass the General Assembly, it must have received at least a majority vote.
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How many days does the Governor have to consider a a bill from the General Assembly?
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Once a bill has been given to the Governor, he/she has 60 calendar days to make a decision.
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What happens if a Governor does not decide on a bill during the allotted time?
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If he/she fails to act on the bill within the allotted time of 60 calendar days, the bill becomes a law.
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What are the qualifications to become Governor?
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To become Governor, you must be 25 years old, a resident of the state you represent for 3 years before the election, and a U.S. citizen.
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What is the term of Governor?
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The Governor's term in 4 years.
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Who has the power in state government to grant pardons, reprieves, and commutations?
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The Governor
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What office has more direct contact with the people of Illinois than any other executive office?
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Secretary of State
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Who becomes Governor if the present Governor cannot fulfil his/her duties?
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Lieutenant Governor
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Who is the chief legal officer of the State if Illinois?
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Attorney General
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The executive branch officer that issues driver's licences, vehicle plates, keeps the "great seal", and maintains the official records of the state?
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Secretary of State
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Who is responsible for the safekeeping and investment of state monies?
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Treasurer
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What is the term of any executive officer?
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The term is 4 years.
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What are the three types of state courts in Illinois, lowest to highest?
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Circuit, Appellate, and Supreme.
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Are state court judges appointed or elected?
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Both
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How many judges are there on the Illinois Supreme Court?
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There are 7 judges on the Illinois Supreme Court.
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What are the qualifications to be a state court judge?
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To be a state court judge, you must be a U.S. citizen, a licensed attorney of the state, and a resident of your district.
