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What do the stripes on the flag represent?
The 13 colonies
How many stripes are on the U.S. flag?
13
The stars on the U.S. flag represent:
States
How many stars are on the current U.S. flag?
50
The U.S. Flag Code's main purpose is to:
Provide guidelines for proper flag display and treatment
What fraction of votes is needed to override a governor's veto?
Three-fifths majority
If the governor vetoes a bill, what happens?
It returns to the General Assembly
What are the two actions a governor can take with a bill?
Sign or veto
After passing both houses, a bill goes to the:
Governor
Both houses must pass the bill with the same:
Wording
When a bill passes one house, it:
Goes to the other house
What type of vote is needed for a bill to pass either house?
Simple majority
What is the main function of a committee reviewing a bill?
To study, discuss, and amend the bill
The General Assembly is part of which branch of government?
Legislative Branch
The two houses of the General Assembly are:
House of Representatives and Senate
Who can officially write bills?
Members of the General Assembly
An idea for a law becomes:
A bill
What is the best way for citizens to communicate their ideas for law changes?
Attend town hall meetings, Contact their elected representatives, Write letters to government officials
Who can come up with an idea for a law?
Any citizen of the United States
How many times can a Governor be re-elected?
Unlimited times
Who is the Treasurer?
Michael W. Frerichs
Who is the Comptroller?
Susana Mendoza
Who is the Secretary of State?
Alexi Giannoulias
Who is the Lt. Governor?
Juliana Stratton
Who is the Attorney General?
Kwame Raoul
How many judges are on the Illinois State Supreme Court?
7
Who is our State House of Representative for our community?
Brandun Schweizer
Who is our State Senator for our community?
Paul Faraci
How many Representatives are there in the Illinois House of Representatives?
118
How many Senators are there in the Illinois State Senate?
59
What does the Legislative Branch do?
Make laws
What is the name of the lowest court in the Judicial Branch of Illinois?
The Circuit Court
What is the name of the middle court in the Judicial Branch of Illinois?
The Appellate Court
What is the name of the highest court in the Judicial Branch of Illinois?
The Supreme Court
What is the name of the Illinois State Legislative Branch?
The Illinois General Assembly
Who is the Executive leader for the Illinois State Government?
JB Pritzker
Who is the Executive leader of the Federal Government?
Donald Trump
Who has sovereignty in the US
Sovereignty is held by the Federal Government and State Governmement
When was the Illinois State Government established?
1818
When was the Federal Government established?
1787
Where is the Illinois State Government located?
Springfield
Where is the Federal Government located?
Washington DC
What are the voting requierments for Illinois?
You have to be 18 years or older and live in Illinois for 30 days prior to the election.
How is the United States a republic?
The people hold the power, but they e;lect a representative to use that power.
Why is the U.S. not a direct democracy?
The population is too big
What is a characteristic of a democracy?
The people have the power or free and fair elections
What does the constitution give us?
Basic Human Rights
Who has the power in a democracy?
The people
What is considered Illinois' most valuable natural resource?
Coal deposits
Which is the largest lake in Illinois?
Lake Michigan
What is the current capital of Illinois?
Springfield
Illinois became which numbered state to join the Union?
21st state
What was the primary reason Native Americans built large earthen mounds?
Multiple purposes including cultural centers
What was traded by French voyageurs to Native Americans?
European Manufactured goods
What natural feature forms Illinois's western border?
Mississippi
Which major event significantly impacted Chicago in 1871?
The Great Chicago Fire
What was Illinois's first state capital?
Kaskaskia
When did Illinois become a state?
1818
What was the value of an otter pelt during the fur trade era?
15 Silver coins
What was the main trade item Native Americans provided to French traders?
Beaver Pelts
How did Illinois get its name?
From French explorers adding "ois" to "Illini"
Who were the first people to live in Illinois?
Paleo Indians
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