In what county do we live. If you missed the Test you are taking it during RTI today!

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2. 2. What is the state Soil?

3. 3. Can people be held in jail without indictment or preliminary hearing?

4. 4. What is an ex post facto law?

5. 5. Who is our State Representitive?

6. 6. Who is our State senator from the 59th legislative district?

7. 7. Who is the Governor ?

8. 8. What is the order for gubernatorial succession?

9. 9. Who is the State archivist?

10. 10. How many judicial districts are there in IL?

11. 11. What is the Term for Supreme, Appellate, Circuit, and Associate Judges?

12. 12. Who is the State’s Attorney for Franklin County? • Mr. Cass- discussion 215 • Quiz to follow Article 6 • Know Terms length for Judges • Know qualifications to be a Judge. • What happens after a term expires?

13. 13. Who is the Auditor General?

14. 15.Earth is warm enough to support life because

16. ILLINOIS CONSTITUTION

18. State Symbols State Tree White Oak State Flower Violet State Bird Cardinal State Song “Illinois” State Slogan “Land of Lincoln” State Mineral Fluorite State Insect Monarch Butterfly

20. b • By thy rivers gently flowing, Illinois, Illinois, O'er thy prairies verdant growing, Illinois, Illinois, Comes an echo on the breeze. Rustling through the leafy trees, And its mellow tones are these, Illinois, Illinois, And its mellow tones are these, Illinois. From a wilderness of prairies, Illinois, Illinois, Straight thy way and never varies, Illinois, Illinois, Till upon the inland sea, Stands thy great commercial tree, Turning all the world to thee, Illinois, Illinois, Turning all the world to thee, Illinois. When you heard your country calling, Illinois, Illinois, Where the shot and shell were falling, Illinois, Illinois, When the Southern host withdrew, Pitting Gray against the Blue, There were none more brave than you, Illinois, Illinois, There were none more brave than you, Illinois. Not without thy wondrous story, Illinois, Illinois, Can be writ the nation's glory, Illinois, Illinois, On the record of thy years, Abraham Lincoln's name appears, Grant and Logan, and our tears, Illinois, Illinois, Grant and Logan, and our tears, Illinoisb.

21. b State Animal White-Tailed Deer State Fish Bluegill State Prairie Grass Big Bluestem State Fossil Tully Monster State Dance Square Dance State Soil Drummer Silty Clay Loam State Amphibian Eastern Tiger Salamander State Reptile Painted Turtle State Snack Popcorn

22. Illinois Constitution History 4 State Constitutions Currently under 1970 Constitution State Capital Cities – Kaskaskia, Vandalia, Springfield

23. Article I - Bill of Rights All people have inherent and inalienable rights All people have equal protection of the laws Freedom of religion, speech, assembly, petition Police must have a warrant or probable cause to search or seize private property Individuals cannot be held for a crime without an indictment or preliminary hearing Those accused of a crime cannot be denied due process, an attorney, ora trial by jury Crime victims have rights to know of & attend all court Proceedings, protection from the accused, & treated with fairness and respect

24. Article I - Bill of Rights No excessive bail or fines No self-incrimination or double jeopardy Individuals cannot be imprisoned for debt Eminent domain – government must pay a fair price for any private property taken for public use No ex post facto laws No discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, national ancestry, sex, physical or mental handicap No quartering of soldiers Right to bear arms for all citizens

25. Article II - Powers of the State 3 branches of state government Legislative – makes laws Executive – enforces laws Judicial – interprets laws Separation of powers Article III - Suffrage & Elections Voting requirements – at least 18, permanent resident for at least 30 days Cannot vote if a convicted felon or in a correctional institution or jail State Board of Elections – Supervises voter registration & election laws Primary Election Used to nominate candidates Must declare a party when voting General Election Officials are elected

26. Article IV - The Legislature Make laws General Assembly House of Representatives 118 representative districts 2 year terms Impeachment – impeach (bring forth charges) the official Presiding Officer – Speaker of the House 117th District – John Bradley Senate 59 Legislative Districts 2, 4, 4 year term within each decade – divided into 3 groups Must approve gubernatorial appointments Impeachment – hold the trial, 2/3 vote to convict & remove Presiding Officer – Senate President 59th District – Gary Forby

28. Article IV - The Legislature General Assembly Eligibility Requirements U.S. citizen At least 21 years old Reside in district at least 2 years How a Bill Becomes a Law Introduced in House of Representatives Committee work and hearings 2nd Reading and Amendments 3rd Reading and Debate Vote – majority to pass Repeat steps in Senate To Conference Committee or Governor

30. Article IV - The Legislature Governor’s Options with a Passed Bill Sign into law Veto & return to General Assembly General Assembly can override with a 3/5 vote in each house Allow to become law without signing- 60 days Line-Item Veto Appropriations (money) bills Can veto parts or reduce amounts of spending Elections – November of even-numbered years Sessions begin the 2nd Wednesday of January each year Sessions are open to the public Redistricting Legislative districts redrawn every 10 years after the census Districts must be compact, contiguous, & equal in population Legislative immunity going to, during, and returning from a session

31. Article V - Executive Branch Enforce laws Governor Pat Quinn Supreme executive power Appoint officials with Senate approval Remove appointed officials Grant pardons, reprieves, and commutations State of the State Address annually Propose a budget annually Succession – Lt. Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State Lieutenant Governor Sheila Simon Duties Governor delegates to him/her Governor & Lieutenant Governor run as a team

32. Article V - Executive Branch Attorney General Lisa Madigan Chief legal office – lawyer of the state Monitors charities Helps local State’s Attorneys prosecute crimes Secretary of State Jesse White Most diverse office Driver’s licenses and records Issues license plates and vehicle titles Organ Donor Program State Librarian State Archivist

34. Article V - Executive Branch Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka Chief fiscal officer Manage state financial accounts & order payments Sets accounting standards for all state agencies Treasurer Dan Rutherford Invest state monies and securities State’s banker Eligibility Requirements U.S. citizen At least 25 years old State resident at least the 3 years before the election Term of office for all executive branch officials – 4 years

35. Article VI - The Judiciary Interpret laws State has 5 Judicial districts Judges elected then run for retention when term expires Supreme Court Highest State court Justices – 10 year terms 7 members – 3 from 1st District and 1 each from other districts Hears appeals from Appellate Court May exercise original jurisdiction in some cases

36. Article VI - The Judiciary Appellate Court 5 Districts with 53 judges 5th District – Mt. Vernon Judges – 10 year term Hears appeals from Circuit Court Circuit Court 22 judicial circuits with 852 circuit & associate judges Benton Circuit Judges – 6 year term Associate Judges Appointed for 4 year terms Help with heavy caseload Chief Judge Chosen from among each circuit’s judges Sets schedule and assigns cases to judges

37. Article VI - The Judiciary Eligibility Requirements U.S. citizen Attorney-at-law of Illinois Resident of unit from which selected Supreme Court sets rules of conduct May not practice law or hold another job while judge Illinois Courts Commission Discipline judges for misconduct Can retire judges if necessary Judicial Inquiry Board Investigate complaints received about judges Report findings to Illinois Courts Commission State’s Attorney- Evan Owens Elected in each county 4 year term Eligibility Requirements – U.S. citizen, attorney-at-law

41. Article VII - Local Government Counties 102 in Illinois – our county is Franklin Boundary Change – referendum in all counties affected Select a governing board Required Officials – Sheriff( Jones), County Clerk- Dobil, Treasurer ( Gulley), State’s Attorney( Owens) Optional Officials – Coroner Marty Lefler, Recorder Dave Dobil, Assessor, Auditor Superivsor of assessments Cindy Humm circuit clerk Nancy Hobbs Officials Serve a 4 year Term Municipal Governments Cities, villages, and towns Many forms of municipal governments Townships Division process used in some counties Ex. Jackson County

42. Article VIII - Finance Governor prepares and submits a budget each year General Assembly – makes appropriations for spending all public funds Auditor General William Holland Appointed for a 10 year term Audit and review the use of all state funds 25% of budget spent on education

43. Article IX -- Revenue General Assembly raises revenue by law Income & sales taxes are the 2 major sources of state revenues Article X -- Education State responsibility to finance public education system Free public education guaranteed through high school State Board of Education Members selected regionally Appoint a chief officer – State Superintendent of Education Set policies and guidelines for preschool through 12th grade

44. Article XI -- Environment State must provide & maintain a healthful environment Article XII -- Militia State militia is all able-bodied persons residing in the state Governor is commander-in-chief except when troops are serving U.S. Article XIII -- General Provisions Person convicted of a felony, bribery, perjury, or other infamous crimes cannot hold office All officials must take an oath of office Article XIV -- Constitutional Revision 3/5 of each house of General Assembly can vote to call a convention Amendments can begin in either house 3/5 vote to propose then citizens vote on ratification

45. Amendments 1 – Reduced size of House of Representatives from 177 to 118 2 – Delinquent tax sales 3 – Judges can deny bail to those accused of crimes with a possible life sentence 4 – Judges can deny bail to those accused of crimes if the judge determines the accused may pose a threat to the community 5 – Voting age 18 & residency requirement of 30 days in the district 6 – Amended delinquent tax sales 7 – Rights for crime victims protected 8 – Accused has the right to be confronted with witnesses against him 9 – Bills passed after May 31 do not take effect until June 1 of the following year 10 – 2 citizens serve on the Illinois Courts Commission 11- Recall Amendment

46. Federal-State Government Relations Federal government needs states for Election of federal officials Approval of amendments to the U.S. Constitution U.S. Senate Elected from entire state Dick Durbin and Mark Kirk U.S. House of Representatives 12th Congressional District Bill Enyart Federal & State governments cooperate in many ways Ex. Law enforcement, grants, transportation