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