
Understanding the Illinois Senate
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8th Grade
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Leslie Whitehead
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Introduction to the Illinois Senate
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The Illinois Senate is the upper chamber of the Illinois General Assembly, existing since 1818, and meets at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield.
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Structure of the Illinois Senate
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The Illinois Senate consists of 59 senators, each elected from a legislative district representing about 213,347 people.
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Senate Terms and Elections
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Senators serve terms of two or four years, with staggered elections every two years to ensure continuity.
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Senate vs. House of Representatives
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The Illinois House of Representatives is the lower chamber with 118 members serving two-year terms. Each Senate district is divided into two House districts.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Primary Duties of the Illinois Senate
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The Senate's primary duties include passing bills, approving the state budget, confirming appointments, and acting on federal constitutional amendments.
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Special Powers of the Senate
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The Senate can propose constitutional amendments, override gubernatorial vetoes with a three-fifths majority, and try impeachments made by the House.
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Voting in the Illinois Senate
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Senators vote using yes, no, or present. Legislation requires at least 30 affirmative votes to pass. Voting present is equivalent to voting no.
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