Why are elections staged so that only 1/3 of the state legislature is elected at any one time?

Not to lose all experience at one time

To allow for new candidates each year

What is the eligibility requirement to serve in the state legislature?

US citizen, 21 years old, resident of the district you want to represent for 2 years

US citizen, 18 years old, resident of the district

US citizen, 25 years old, resident of the state

US citizen, 21 years old, no residency requirement

What is the greatest factor to remember when appointing an individual to a vacant seat in the General Assembly?

Must be from the same political party

Must have previous political experience

Must be a resident of the state for at least 5 years

How long does the General Assembly meet for?

Until business is done (usually May 31st)

Until business is done (usually June 30th)

Until business is done (usually April 30th)

Until business is done (usually July 31st)

What limitation is placed on a Special Session of the General Assembly called to address disastrous flooding?

They can only talk about the flooding

They can only talk about the state budget

They can discuss any state matters

They can only talk about educational reforms

How else can a special session of the General Assembly be called besides the Governor's call?

Both officers of each house agree to call one

A public petition signed by the majority of the state's residents

A unanimous vote by the existing members of the General Assembly

A directive from the federal government

What may either House do to people, other than members, acting poorly in the Senate and Representative Chambers?

Imprison them for up to 24 hours

What is the enacting clause for all bills in the State of Illinois?

Be it enacted by the people of the State of Illinois represented by the General Assembly

Be it enacted by the citizens of the State of Illinois

Be it resolved by the State of Illinois General Assembly

Be it decreed by the Governor of the State of Illinois

No bill shall become law without the consent of...?

A majority of the General Assembly

The citizens through a referendum

A bill must be read by ________ on _________________.

the President on national television

What kind of committee is a rules committee?

Committee who assigns the bill to the correct standing committee

Committee that enforces the law

Committee that reviews all legislation

After a committee, a hearing takes place. What happens at a hearing?

People can discuss the pros and cons

A vote is taken to pass the bill

The bill is amended by the public

After the Second Reading, what happens?

The bill is sent to the President

Once a bill passes in the House, where does it go?

To the Supreme Court for review

If differences in a bill cannot be worked out in Conference Committee, what is the next step?

Sent to a second conference committee

The bill is vetoed by the Governor

The bill is sent to the public for a vote

What happens to a bill if it fails in the second conference committee?

It is sent to the Governor anyway

It is returned to the original house for reconsideration

It is passed using a special majority

What happens if the Governor vetoes a law?

It is sent back to the original house with the Governor’s objections

It becomes law without the Governor's signature

How can the General Assembly make a law take effect immediately?

With a governor's executive order

When does a salary increase voted upon by the General Assembly take effect?

At the beginning of the next fiscal year

When can a member of the General Assembly be arrested while in session (or on the way to session)?

Felony, treason, breach of peace

At any time without restrictions

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1 min • 1 pt

Who has the legislative power in Illinois?

The Governor

The General Assembly

The Supreme Court

The Mayor

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Our legislature consists of what two houses?

Senate and House of Representatives

Executive and Judicial

Senate and Supreme Court

House of Representatives and Governor's Office

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

How many Senators are elected?

100

118

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1 min • 1 pt

How many Representatives are elected?

100

435

118

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1 min • 1 pt

What is the title for districts that Senators are elected in?

Electoral Districts

Legislative Districts

Senatorial Divisions

Representative Districts

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the title for districts that Representatives are elected in?

Legislative Districts

Electoral Districts

Representative Districts

Senatorial Divisions

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

How often are elections held for Senators?

Every four years

Every six years

Every two years

Every year

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IL Article IV Quiz

Who has the legislative power in Illinois?

Our legislature consists of what two houses?

How many Senators are elected?

How many Representatives are elected?

What is the title for districts that Senators are elected in?

What is the title for districts that Representatives are elected in?

How often are elections held for Senators?

Why are elections staged so that only 1/3 of the state legislature is elected at any one time?

How long is a Senator's term?

How long is a Representative's term?

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