1	Illinois Constitution
2	State History 21^st state 1818 4 constitutions Similar to US Constitution 3 branches Bill of Rights
3	State History Responsible for: State highway construction Local laws Interstate commerce Traffic laws education
4	State History Marriage laws Voting regulations Federal government responsible for: National defense Foreign affairs Coinage of money
5	State History 3 capitals Kaskaskia Vandalia Springfield
6	Legislative Branch Purpose Makes laws Main body General Assembly Meets in Capitol
7	Legislative Branch 2 bodies House of Representatives and Senate Elected by The people Qualifications 21, resident of district for 2 years, be a citizen
8	Legislative Branch Number of districts Senate-59 House-118 Senators Term 4 years President of the Senate Tries impeachment and approves appointments
9	Legislative Branch Representatives Term 2 years Speaker of the House Starts impeachment Bills to law Simple majority vote 3/5 vote to override a veto
10	Executive Branch Purpose Enforce and administer the laws Head Governor Qualifications 25, resident of state -3 years, a citizen
11	Executive Branch Order succession Lt. Governor, attorney General, Sec. of State Duties Commander of state militia, grants pardons, vetoes, calls Gen. Assembly
12	Executive Branch Governor Rod Blagojevich Lt. Governor Pat Quinn
13	Judicial Branch Purpose Administer justice and interpret laws Composed of 3 courts Circuit court, Appellate court Supreme Court 7 justices and Chief Justice
14	voting Age 18 Citizen Live in district 30 days Absentee ballot referendum
15	Chicago Largest city Mayor and council 3 branches 50 aldermen and mayor
16	facts 102 counties Budget Education, transportation, public aid Special purpose district Ex. public school district Superintendent Dennis Craft