SOCIAL STUDIES

Question 1

What are the five freedoms that out government protects?

Answer 1

Speech, religion, press, assembly, and right to petition the government.

Question 2

when was the state formally admitted into the union?

Answer 2

December 3, 1818

Question 3

when was the newest constituion adopted and approved by voters?

Answer 3

September 3, 1970, and December 5, 1970.

Question 4

what are the responsablities of the state government.

Answer 4

state highway construction, local laws, interstate commerce, traffic laws, education, marriage, divorce laws, hospitals, voting regulations.

Question 5

what is the federal government responsable for?

Answer 5

national defense, foreign affairs, coinage of money

Question 6

what number was Illinois when admitted into state hood?

Answer 6

the 21st

Question 7

how many counties are in llinois?

Answer 7

102

Question 8

how many sections are in the bill of rights?

Answer 8

24

Question 9

what does article 12 establish?

Answer 9

the rules for the state milita and how the governor is the commandor in chief of the miltia

Question 10

what are the two ways that you can amend the Illinois constitution?

Answer 10

constitutional convention, and amendments by the general assembly.

Question 11

which branch of government makes the laws?

Answer 11

legislative branch.

Question 12

which two houses does the general assembly consist of?

Answer 12

The Senate and House of Representatives

Question 13

what is the requirements to be a member of the general assembly?

Answer 13

must be 21, a resident of the distract for at least 2 years, and a united state citizen.

Question 14

how many senatorial distracts are there is Illinois?

Answer 14

59

Question 15

how many members are in the senate?

Answer 15

59

Question 16

how many members are in the house of representatives?

Answer 16

118

Question 17

what are two of the General assembly’s unique duties?

Answer 17

hold impeachment powers, and approve appointments made by governor.

Question 18

which body initiate the impeachments?

Answer 18

the House of Representatives. (Senate conducts trail).

Question 19

how many years are a senators terms?

Answer 19

4 years (every 10 years is a 2 year term).

Question 20

who is the president of the Senate?

Answer 20

presiding officer ( elected by state senators).

Question 21

how long is a representative’s term for?

Answer 21

2 years.

Question 22

who is the house speaker for the house of representatives?

Answer 22

the presiding officer (elected by the representatives).

Question 23

which house meets in Springfield?

Answer 23

both houses

Question 24

what is one rule for passing bills in the houses?

Answer 24

A bill passed by both houses must be sent to the governor within 30 days. the governor hos 60 days to sign it or return it with a veto. if the governor does nothing, the bill will automatically become law after the 60 days.

Question 25

what are requirements to be the governor and the Lt. governor?

Answer 25

must be at least 25 years old, residents of the state for three years preceding the election, and a U.S. citizen. (they do not need to be a natural born citizen).

Question 26

what are three of the governor's essential responsibilities?

Answer 26

the governor appoints many members of the state government, the governor is the commander in chief of the state milita, the governor may call special sessions of the general assembly.

Question 27

what are the three types of vetoes?

Answer 27

the regular veto, the item or reduction veto, the amendatory.

Question 28

what is one responsibility of the Lt. Governor?

Answer 28

serving as the governor if current governor is unable to serve due to death, disability, impeachment, resignation, or absence from the state.

Question 29

what are the responsibilities of the secretary of state?

Answer 29

issuing licenses to lllinois-registered motor vehicles and their drivers, and registering and licensing businesses in lllinois.

Question 29

what court is the general trial court?

Answer 29

Circuit court.

Question 29

what court is the highest court in Illinois?

Answer 29

the Illinois supreme court.

Question 30

who elects the judges for the supreme court?

Answer 30

the people.

Question 31

how many years do supreme court judges serve?

Answer 31

10 years.

Question 32

what are the responsabilities of the supreme court?

Answer 32

Supervise lower courts, interpret state laws, monitor work overload.

Question 33

most of the states court cases would take place in this court:

Answer 33

Circuit.

Question 34

what is the new state holiday related to the election?

Answer 34

general election day.

Question 35

what are the voting requirements?

Answer 35

must be at least 18 on election day, must be part of the election distract for 30 days, must be a U.S citizen.

Question 36

what are the two other things citizens are to vote for other than state officials?

Answer 36

public issues (bond issues of governmental bodies, and changes in state constitution) and school distracts asking to build new schools.

Question 37

Which part of the general assembly presides over impeachment trials?

Answer 37

the Senate.

Question 38

what type of document does the item or reduction veto apply to?

Answer 38

appropriation bills.

Question 39

What is the size of the Mayor-and-Council form of government?

Answer 39

6 to 20 (depends on cities population).

Question 40

Who presides over council meetings?

Answer 40

The Mayor.

Question 41

how many votes does the board need to have to override the mayors veto?

Answer 41

two-thirds

Question 42

What was the power called given to local governments to help deal with more complex urban life?

Answer 42

Home rule.

Question 43

What power did Home rule give to cities or towns?

Answer 43

the power to pass ordinances.

Question 44

Where does most of the Illinois budget go to?

Answer 44

education.