Constitution Review

In Illinois, the governor appoints judges

The Governor of Illinois can serve as many terms as he/she would like.

This allows the Govt. to pass specific laws to carry out general responsibilities

Procedure for making changes to the Constitution.

Govt. provides a system of checks and balances

If the President is unable to fulfill his role, this amendment lays out who is in line to take over his/her job.

What is considered the Supreme Law of the Land?

Power to coin money

What was the name of our first government?

How can Congress override a president's veto?

The U.S. Has a bicameral system

The introduction to the Constitution is called...

Establishes a school system

Collect taxes

The ability of a branch to limit the power of another branch

This philosopher is credited for the social contract theory.

Congress can override a President's veto with what vote?

Government power divided between the federal government and state governments

The President can serve as many terms as he/she would like.

Federal judges are...

Illinois judges are ...

An example of providing for the common defense

This amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures.

If no one receives a majority of electoral votes, who determines the President?

Voters have to approve any amendments to the Constitution

Who can temporarily send military troops, but can not declare war?

Establishes a court system

Who officially elects the President?

What branch is the Governor and Secretary of State a part of at the state level?

An example of providing for the general welfare

What part of the Constitution outlines the structure of the govt?

Make treaties with foreign countries

Which of the following is an example of securing the blessings of liberty?

This amendment provides for freedom of assembly and petition

The President has the following powers except

Provides system of licenses (driver, marriage, business)

This philosopher advocated the idea of separation of powers.

What does bicameral mean?

The Illinois Constitution has a bill of rights.

Voters in Illinois have to approve amendments to the state constitution

What is the name of the Illinois legislature?

Provides for a Postal System

The chief executive can serve as many terms as they would like.

How are electoral votes determined for each state?

The Constitution contains a Bill of Rights