Better Government - Study Guide for the Illinois Constitution
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mebemyself247 on November 21, 2011
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
4 | How many constitutions has Illinois had? |
the environment, education, and local government | What topics are dealt with in the Illinois Constitution and not in the U.S. Constitution? |
they are voted on by the people | How are amendments approved in Illinois? |
cities and counties | What does Home Rule deal with? |
1980, 118 | What year was the House of Representative cut, and to what number was it cut? |
The people | Who elects all top governmental officers in the Executive Branch |
The Judicial Inquiry Board | Who checks on all judges? |
1970 | The present constitution was approved in what year? |
59 State Senators | How many state senators does Illinois have? |
On their own record | How may judges run for re-election? |
A Representative Government | What kind of government does Illinois have? |
Articles | What is the constitution divided into? |
The state Legislature | Who makes laws that only apply to the state of Illinois? |
Population | How are representatives chosen? |
The 3 Branches of Government | What does the Constitution describe? |
The General Assembly | What is the legislature called? |
The Bill of Rights | Article 1 holds what? |
Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, Comptroller, Treasurer | Memorize the 6 Executive officers of the state of Illinois |
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