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. )