The United States Constitution

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The United States Constitution

• Final Review

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What was the purpose of the Declaration of
Independence?
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What was the purpose of the Declaration of
Independence?

• The document announced our split from Great
  Britain.

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What is considered the highest law of the land?
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What is considered the highest law of the land?

• The Constitution

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Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
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Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

• Thomas Jefferson

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What was the Articles of Confederation?
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What was the Articles of Confederation?

• The first constitution of the United States.

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Why were the Articles of Confederation weak?
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Why were the Articles of Confederation weak?

• The founding fathers were afraid of a strong
  central government.

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How many were present at the Constitutional
Convention?
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How many were present at the Constitutional
Convention?

• Fifty-five delegates from 12 of the 13 states.

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What was the original purpose of the
Constitutional Convention?
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What was the original purpose of the
Constitutional Convention?

• The purpose was to try to fix the Articles of
  Confederation.

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Who was selected president of the Constitutional
Convention?
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Who was selected president of the Constitutional
Convention?

• George Washington

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According to the Virginia Plan, what type of
Congress did the large states favor?
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According to the Virginia Plan, what type of
Congress did the large states favor?

• They favored two houses based on population.

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According to the New Jersey Plan, what type of
Congress did the small states favor?
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According to the New Jersey Plan, what type of
Congress did the small states favor?

• They favored one houses based on equal
  representation.

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The approval how many states was needed to ratify
the new constitution?
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The approval how many states was needed to ratify
the new constitution?

• 9 of the 13

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What is the preamble?
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What is the preamble?

• The preamble is the introduction to our
  Constitution listing the 6 purposes of the
  Constitution.

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What is the Bill of Rights?
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What is the Bill of Rights?

• The first 10 Amendments.

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How many total amendments are in our Constitution?
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How many total amendments are in our Constitution?

• Twenty-seven

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What are the 3 branches of our government?
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What are the 3 branches of our government?

• Legislative, Executive, and Judicial

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Where would information on the Legislative Branch
be found?
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Where would information on the Legislative Branch
be found?

• Article 1

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Where would information on the Judicial Branch
be found?
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Where would information on the Judicial Branch
be found?

• Article 3

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Where would information on the Executive Branch
be found?
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Where would information on the Executive Branch
be found?

• Article 2

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What is the Legislative Branch made up of?
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What is the Legislative Branch made up of?

• Congress which is made up of the Senate and House
  of Representatives

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How many Senators are there?
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How many Senators are there?

• 100 (2 from each state)

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How many Representatives are there?
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How many Representatives are there?

• 435 (at least 1 from each state)

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Who is the leader of the House of Representatives?
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Who is the leader of the House of Representatives?

• The Speaker of the House

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Who is the leader of the Senate?
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Who is the leader of the Senate?

• The President of the Senate
• (Vice-President)

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Who leads the Senate if the Vice-President is not
present?
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Who leads the Senate if the Vice-President is not
present?

• President pro tempore

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How are Senators chosen?
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How are Senators chosen?

• Senators are directly elected by all the people
  of their state.

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How are Representatives chosen?
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How are Representatives chosen?

• They are directly elected by the people from the
  state representative districts.

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How long is a Senators term?
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How long is a Senators term?

• A Senators term is 6 years with 1/3 elected
  every 2 years.

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How long is a Representatives term?
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How long is a Representatives term?

• A Representatives term is 2 years with all
  elected every 2 years.

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What happens if a Senator cannot complete his/her
term?
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What happens if a Senator cannot complete his/her
term?

• The state governor must choose a replacement to
  complete the term.

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What happens if a Representative cannot complete
his/her term?
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What happens if a Representative cannot complete
his/her term?

• The state governor must call for a special
  election to select a replacement.

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Who has sole power in starting impeachment
proceedings?
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Who has sole power in starting impeachment
proceedings?

• The House

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Who acts as the jury during impeachment
proceedings?
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Who acts as the jury during impeachment
proceedings?

• The Senate

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Who must preside over the impeachment trial of
the president?
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Who must preside over the impeachment trial of
the president?

• The Chief Justice
• of the Supreme Court

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What is the salary of each member of Congress?
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What is the salary of each member of Congress?

• 174,000 plus expenses.

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What are the qualifications of a Senator?
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What are the qualifications of a Senator?

• 30 years old and
• be a citizen for 9 years.

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What are the qualifications of a Representative?
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What are the qualifications of a Representative?

• 25 years old and
• be a citizen for 7 years.

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How often does Congress meet?
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How often does Congress meet?

• At least once a year.

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How often does Congress meet?

• At least once a year.

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What limits does the Senate President have?
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What limits does the Senate President have?

• The Senate president cannot debate or vote with
  the Senators.

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How can a Congressman be removed from office?
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How can a Congressman be removed from office?

• Congress can punish or expel its own members.

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Where can bills be introduced?
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Where can bills be introduced?

• Bills can be introduced in either house of
  Congress.

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Who is responsible for starting all revenue bills?
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Who is responsible for starting all revenue bills?

• The House

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Who is responsible for coining and printing money
in the U.S.?
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Who is responsible for coining and printing money
in the U.S.?

• Congress

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How does a bill become a law?
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How does a bill become a law?

• A bill must pass in both houses and be signed by
  the president.

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What is the presidents role in lawmaking?
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What is the presidents role in lawmaking?

• To pass or veto laws.

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How can a vetoed bill become a law?
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How can a vetoed bill become a law?

• It must receive a 2/3 vote in each house to
• override the veto.

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What is the president's main duty?
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What is the president's main duty?

• To enforce the laws
• of our country.

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What is the term of office for president?
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What is the term of office for president?

• 4 years

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What are the qualifications to be President?
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What are the qualifications to be President?

• Must be 35 years old, a natural born citizen, and
  live in the U.S. 14 years prior to the election.

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What is the President's salary?
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What is the President's salary?

• 400,000 plus an expense allowance.

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What are the qualifications for vice-president?
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What are the qualifications for vice-president?

• Qualifications are the same
• as the president.

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What is the vice-president's salary?
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What is the vice-president's salary?

• 230,700 plus an expense allowance.

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What is the electoral college?
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What is the electoral college?

• A group of electors selected to elect the
  President.

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How many total electors are in the electoral
college?
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How many total electors are in the electoral
college?

• 538
• (One for each senator, representative, and 3 for
  the District of Columbia)

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Who selects the President if no one candidate
receives a majority of electoral votes?
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Who selects the President if no one candidate
receives a majority of electoral votes?

• The House of Representatives

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How is the national budget prepared each year?
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How is the national budget prepared each year?

• The President prepares the yearly budget and it
  must be approved by the Senate.

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What is presidential succession?
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What is presidential succession?

• The order in which others fill the office if the
  President can not complete the term.

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What is the order of succession?
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What is the order of succession?

• Vice President, Speaker of the House, President
  pro tempore, and Secretary of State.

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Who can call for a special session of Congress?
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Who can call for a special session of Congress?

• The President

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What is the main duty of the Judicial Branch?
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What is the main duty of the Judicial Branch?

• To interpret our laws.

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What are the 3 courts in the Judicial Branch?
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What are the 3 courts in the Judicial Branch?

• District, Court of Appeals, and Supreme Court

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How many justices are in the Supreme Court?
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How many justices are in the Supreme Court?

• 9 Justices

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How do federal judges get their jobs?
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How do federal judges get their jobs?

• Appointed by the President with the approval of
  the Senate.

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How long is the term of a federal judge?
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How long is the term of a federal judge?

• Life

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What are the qualifications of a federal judge?
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What are the qualifications of a federal judge?

• There are no qualifications.

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Which court is the final authority for all cases
appealed in the lower courts?
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Which court is the final authority for all cases
appealed in the lower courts?

• The Supreme Court

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Almost all cases heard in the federal court
system begin here?
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Almost all cases heard in the federal court
system begin here?

• The District Courts

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When did Illinois become a state?
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When did Illinois become a state?

• Illinois became the
• 21st state in 1818.

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What is the capital of Illinois?
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What is the capital of Illinois?

• Springfield

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How many capitals has Illinois had?
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How many capitals has Illinois had?

• Three
• (Vandalia, Kaskaskia, and Springfield)

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How many constitutions has Illinois had?
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How many constitutions has Illinois had?

• Four
• (1818, 1848, 1870, 1970)

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What are the 3 branches of government in
Illinois?
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What are the 3 branches of government in
Illinois?

• Legislative, Executive, Judicial

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What is the Legislative Branch of Illinois is
made up of?
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What is the Legislative Branch of Illinois is
made up of?

• The General Assembly
• (State Senate and State House of Representatives)

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How many state senators and representatives are
there?
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How many state senators and representatives are
there?

• 59 Senators and 118 Representatives

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How do General Assembly members get their jobs?
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How do General Assembly members get their jobs?

• They are elected by the people of the districts.

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Where are state bills introduced?
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Where are state bills introduced?

• In either house of the General Assembly.

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How can a state bill can become a law after being
vetoed?
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How can a state bill can become a law after being
vetoed?

• By passing in both houses of the General Assembly
  with a 3/5 vote.

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How long does the governor have to consider a
bill before signing or vetoing it?
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How long does the governor have to consider a
bill before signing or vetoing it?

• 60 days

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What happens if the governor does not act on a
bill within 60 days?
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What happens if the governor does not act on a
bill within 60 days?

• It automatically becomes a law.

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Whose job is it to enforce state laws?
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Whose job is it to enforce state laws?

• The Governor

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Who is commander-in-chief of the state militia?
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Who is commander-in-chief of the state militia?

• The Governor

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What is the term of office for governor?
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What is the term of office for governor?

• 4 years

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What is the term of office for all state
executive officers?
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What is the term of office for all state
executive officers?

• 4 years

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How do Illinois judges get their jobs?
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How do Illinois judges get their jobs?

• They are elected by the people of the state.

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How long is an Illinois Supreme Court term?
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How long is an Illinois Supreme Court term?

• 10 years

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How long is an Illinois Appellate Court term?
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How long is an Illinois Appellate Court term?

• 10 years

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How long is an Illinois Circuit Court term?
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How long is an Illinois Circuit Court term?

• 6 years

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What is the main duty of the Illinois Appellate
Court?
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What is the main duty of the Illinois Appellate
Court?

• To hear appeals from the Circuit Courts.

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Where are most of the court cases in Illinois
heard?
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Where are most of the court cases in Illinois
heard?

• The Circuit Courts

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Who is in charge of the Illinois Supreme Court?
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Who is in charge of the Illinois Supreme Court?

• The Illinois Chief Justice

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Which court is the final court of appeals in the
state?
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Which court is the final court of appeals in the
state?

• The Illinois Supreme Court

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What are the requirements to vote in Illinois?
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What are the requirements to vote in Illinois?

• Must be 18, live in the district for 30 days, and
  register 28 days before the election.