ILL CONST STUDY GUIDE

ILLINOIS CONSTITUTION STUDY GUIDE

• 1. When did Illinois become a state?

  2. How many counties are in Illinois?

  3. List the 3 capitals of Illinois.

  4. List the number of constitutions and years they were ratified.

  5. The main body of the legislative branch is called what?

  6. What two houses does it contain?

  7. What are the qualifications to serve in the state legislature?

  8. How many members serve in the state Senate? House of Representatives?

  9. What is the elected term for the Illinois Senate?

  10. What is the elected term for the Illinois House?

  11. List 2 special duties of the state Senate.

  12. List 1 special duty of the state House.

  13. List 4 special duties of the General Assembly.

  14. How soon must a bill, passed by both houses, be sent to the governor?

  15. How long does the governor have to consider the bill?

  16. What can the General Assembly do after the governor has vetoed a bill?

  17. What restrictions are placed on the General Assembly?

  18. What are the 6 main offices of the Executive branch of government? Who fills those positions now?

  19. What are the qualifications for the governor and all other executive positions?

  20. What are the 8 duties of the governor?

  21. List 8 of the Civil Administrative Code Departments.

  22. What are the qualifications for judges in Illinois?

  23. What are the duties of the Illinois Circuit Courts?

  24. What are the duties of the Illinois Appellate Courts?

  25. What are the duties of the Illinois Supreme Court?

  26. List the Illinois voting requirements.

  27. List the types of elections that are held in Illinois.

  28. What are lobbies?

  29. What are the 3 types of municipal government that are used in Illinois?