4.1 Illinois State/Local Government

What is the name of the lead position in charge of Illinois Government?

• Lt. Governor

• Comptroller

• Governor

• Attorney General

What is the name of our current governor in Illinois?

• Susan Mendoza

• Jace Mellin

• Paul Shore

• J.B Pritzker

How do Illinois judges get their position?

• elected

• nominated

• appointed

• selected

From the options below, select the one that would be something the state would be in charge of

• increasing federal minimum wages

• changing immigration policy

• appointing federal judges

• setting school curriculum

 Choose the correct order for the budget process in the state of Illinois:

• 1st step:  The governor drafts it   2nd step: Legislature either changes, approves, or denies it

• 1. 1st step:  The public drafts it       2nd step:  Governor either changes, approves, or denies it

• 1. 1st step:  The governor drafts it   2nd step:  Attorney general approves it

• 1st step:  The general assembly drafts it  2nd step: The governor approves it

What is the purpose of home rule?

• 1. To have local governments make laws/taxing without needing state approval.

• Let local communities get rid of due process.

• 1. To have the governor go against the President if necessary.

• 1. Have the governor choose judges for the state instead of the President.

What is a line item veto?

• Governor's ability to veto a bill and make specifics changes

• General Assembly's process to create laws

• State's veto power

• How the federal courts in Illinois can veto a bill

Which of these Illinois state executive offices most acts like a Vice President?

• Governor litigator

• Attorney General

• Lt. Governor

• Comptroller

Jane needs to change her name on her driver’s license at the DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles.) Which branch of Illinois state government would be responsible for this?

• Judicial

• Legislative

• Executive

Alex has gotten a ticket for speeding, and now awaits a court date for traffic court. Which branch of Illinois state government would be responsible for this?

• Judicial

• Legislative

• Executive