Illinois State Constitution

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What year did Illinois Become a State?

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1818

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What city is the capitol of Illinois?

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Springfield

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What are the 3 Branches of Government?

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Legislative, Executive, & Judicial

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What is the main job of the Legislative Branch?

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To make laws

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What is the state Legislative Branch also known as?

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General Assembly

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What are the qualifications to be a member of the General Assembly? Options: 25 years old, citizen of U.S. For 7 years, & live in the state; 30 years old, citizen of U.S. for 9 years, and live in the state; 35 years old, Natural Born Citizen, and live in U.S. for 14 years; 21 years old, resident of the district for 2 years, & a citizen of the U.S.

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21 years old, resident of the district for 2 years, & a citizen of the U.S.

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The term of office for a member of the House of Representative is?

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2 years

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The term of office for a member of the Senate is?

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6 years

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Who is the leader of the House of Representatives?

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The Speaker of the House

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Who is the leader of the Senate?

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The President of the Senate