1Which part of the state government approves all executive appointments?
the senate
2List the qualifications in the Illinois constitution to be elected to the General Assembly
a person must be a US citizen, at least 21 years old, and for the two years preceding his election or appointment a resident of the district which he is to represent
3Which office under the Illinois constitution is elected ONLY to a two year term? (4.2)
representative
4Members of the Illinois Senate are elected to terms of how many years (4.2)
four years
5Which branch of the Illinois government has the sole power of impeachment? (4.14)
the house of representatives
6This branch of the Illinois government serves as adjudicator [jury] during impeachment proceedings (4.14)
senate
7The Illinois Senate has how many members or seats (4.1)
59
8The Illinois House of Representatives has how many members or seats (4.1)
118
9Which member of the executive branch of the state is appointed by the General Assembly to report and investigate the public funds of the state? (8.3)
the auditor
10How are judges of Illinois usually selected (6.12)
judicial candidates either must run for election or be appointed
11If the General Assembly wishes to pass a bill over a governor's veto, how many votes are necessary? (4.9)
36 states require a two-thirds vote, 7 states require a three-fifths vote
12How long is the term of all elected Executive Branch officials (5.2)
four years
13The power given to the cities and town in Illinois so that they may pass their own local ordinances or laws is called... (7.6)
home rule
14The state has the primary responsibility to finance what system in the state? (10.1)
public education
15What power of the Illinois state government may not be surrendered, suspended or contracted away from the government? (9.1)
the power of taxation
16According to the Illinois Constitution, which of the following is not a qualification to vote? (3.1)
convicted of a felony, or otherwise under sentence in a correctional institution or jail
17Who can veto a bill passed by the General Assembly (4.9)
the president
18Most of the state's court cases take place in which court?
district courts
19What is the main duty of the Legislative branch?
make all laws, declares war, regulates interstate and foreign commerce and controls taxing and spending policies
20Article I of the Illinois Constitution is known as...
bill of rights
21In Illinois, legislative power is vest in a body known as...
general assembly
22The right to a trial by an impartial jury can be found in which article of the Illinois Constitution?
article 1 - section 8 and 13
23Judges of the Supreme and Appellate court serve for a term of how many years? (6.10)
ten years
24General or main trial courts of the state (6.9)
the circuit court
25Highest court of appeals in Illinois (6.4)
the supreme court
26Hears appeals of the final judgements from courts within their judicial district. (6.6)
the appellate court
27Circuit court cases that impose the death penalty are appealed directly to this court (6.4)
supreme court
28Judges serve a six year term (6.10)
circuit judges
29These courts consist of a seven judge panel (6.3)
supreme court
30These courts consist of at least three judges from each judicial district (6.5)
the court of appeals
31What courts contain at least one judge from each county in the district? (6.7)
judicial circuits
32Who has supreme executive power and must faithfully execute the laws of the state? (5.8, 5.9)
governor
33Who has powers and duties delegated to them by the governor? (5.14)
lieutenant governor
34Who reports to the General Assembly at the start of each session and end of the term? (5.13)
governor
35Who is the chief legal officer of the state? (5.15)
attorney general
36Who grants reprieves, pardons, commutations to convicted criminals in Illinois? (5.12)
governor
37Who must maintain official records of the General Assembly and Executive Branch? (5.16)
secretary of state
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Who appoints officers not elected in the Executive Branch? (5.9)
governor
39Who must maintain fiscal accounts and order payments into and out of Treasury funds? (5.17)
the comptroller
40Who must reassign or reorganized functions of executive agencies under its authority? (5.11)
governor
41Who provides safekeeping and investment of monies/securities deposited within the state? (5.18)
treasurer
42Who proposes the annual budget for the state to the General Assembly? (8.2)
governor
43Who succeeds to the office of governor if the person elected is removed from office? (5.6)
lieutenant governor
44Who can call for the General Assembly into special session for special purposes? (4.5)
governor
45Who is the protector of the great seal of the state of Illinois?
secretary of state
46Illinois must treat other state citizens the way it treats its own citizens (T or F)
true
47The governor has 60 days to consider a bill before signing or vetoing it. (4.9) (T or F)
true
48The Illinois Congress is made up of the House of Representatives and Senate (4.1) (T or F)
false, general assembly
49The governor is in charge of foreign affairs (T or F)
false, the president
50Bills must pass the Senate to be sent to the governor (4.8) (T or F)
false, senate and the house