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Illinois and the Illinois Constitution

Illinois and the Illinois Constitution. The Legislative Branch. The General Assembly: ___________ Legislature 118 State Representatives (2 year term) 59 State Senators (4 year term). Executive Branch. Governor: ____________________ 4 year term: Just like the President…

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Illinois and the Illinois Constitution

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  1. Illinois and the Illinois Constitution

  2. The Legislative Branch The General Assembly: ___________ Legislature 118 State Representatives (2 year term) 59 State Senators (4 year term)

  3. Executive Branch • Governor: ____________________ • 4 year term: Just like the President… But no term limit. • Also includes: Lt. Gov., Sec. of State, Attorney General, Treasurer All _____________.

  4. Judicial Branch • Consists of State Supreme Court, appellate, and district courts. • Judges not appointed for life. Judges ______.

  5. Where does this all come from?Well…… The Illinois Constitution: Adopted in ______. A Constitutional Convention can be called to “re-open” the Illinois Constitution. It can also be amended. Illinois citizens vote _________ on amendment referendums. Many of the same principles of the U.S. government are seen in the Illinois Constitution. (Sep. of Powers, checks & balances, etc. )

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