Illinois and the Illinois Constitution. The Legislative Branch The General Assembly: ___________...
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Illinois and the Illinois Constitution
The Legislative Branch
The General Assembly: ___________ Legislature118 State Representatives (2 year term)59 State Senators (4 year term)
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 _____________.
Judicial Branch
• Consists of State Supreme Court, appellate, and district courts.
• Judges not appointed for life. Judges ______.
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. )