Constitution Flashcards
(26 cards)
How old do you have to be to be elected to the executive branch?
25 years old
Highest executive office in IL
Governor
How long is a governors term?
4 years
How many terms can a governor serve?
Unlimited terms
What powers do the governor have?
Appointment
Veto
Pardon
Line item veto
What is the primary duty of the Secretary of State?
Motor vehicles, vehicle registration, and license authority
Which is not an officer of the executive branch?
Auditor
If the governor dies or is unable to serve the position is filled by whom?
Lt. Governor
The main job of the _____ branch is to enforce laws.
Executive
How often does redistricting of the federal congressional districts by the state legislatures take place?
Every 10 years after census
A state representative is elected for a term of how long?
2 years
The Illinois State Senate has how many members?
59
How many members are in the Illinois State House of Representatives?
118
What is the legislative branch in Illinois called?
The General Assembly
What branch makes laws?
Legislative
How are judges chosen in Illinois?
An election
How many years is the term for a member of the Illinois Supreme Court?
10 years
What branch reviews the laws?
Judicial
4 requirements to vote in Illinois
U.S. Citizen
18 or older
30 days residency
Registered to vote
What are listed in the Illinois Bill of Rights that are not in the U.S. Bill of Rights?
Crime victim rights, protection for disabled, and protection for women.
What is the president capital of Illinois?
Springfield
Name two past capital cities of Illinois.
Kaskaskia & Vandalia
When did Illinois become a state?
1818
Who has primary responsibility for financing public schools?
The State
