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IL Constitution

Flash Cards To Study the IL Constitution

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What is Illinois version of Congress? General Assembly
What is Illinois version of the U.S. President? Governor
What is Illinois version of the Vice President? Lieutenant Governor
The Supreme Courts Judges' term is a life term. What is the Illinois Supreme Courts Judges' term? 10 years
Illinois became a state in what year? 1818
The main duty of the Legislative Branch is to _______. Make Illinois Laws
The main duty of the Executive Branch is to _______. Enforce Illinois Laws
The main duty of the Judicial Branch is to _______. Interpret Illinois Laws.
The first capital of Illinois was _______. Kaskaskia
The second capital of Illinois was _______. Vandalia
Why did the capital get moved to Springfield? The capital got moved to Springfield because the population was moving North.
The Constitution of Illinois that is in effect now was approved in what year? 1970
What is the Attorney General's main responsibility? Their main responsibility is to be the Chief Legal Officer of the state.
What are the Secretary of State's main responsibilities? - Keeps the official records of General Assembly and the Executive Branch. - Licenses drivers and keeps drivers records. - Issues vehicle license plates and titles, and registers corporations.
Who is our current Secretary of State, and what is he well known for? Jesse White and he is well known for the Jesse White tumblers.
What are the Comptroller's main responsibilities? - Chief Fiscal Officer for Illinois. - Reviews all bills and payments. - Pays the State's bills. - Keeps records. - Helps set financial policies for the State.
What is the Treasurer's main responsibility? To keep and invest the money the State Receives through taxes.
Describe the State Seal of Illinois. (at least 5 reasons) On the bottom there is the date August 26, 1818. In the middle there is an eagle.The eagle is carrying the U.S. crest.The eagle is carrying in its beak the states motto: State Sovereignty National Union.Behind the eagle is a rock that has 1868 and 1818.
Describe the Illinois Flag. (3 main things) -The flag is white. -At the bottom it says Illinois. -In the middle is the state seal.
What do the colors of the American Flag symbolize? What do the stars and stripes symbolize? Red- Courage White- Purity Blue- Justice 50 Stars- All 50 states in the U.S. 7 Red Stripes 6 White Stripes- The original 13 colonies.
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