STATE OF ILLINOIS 21 st State of the Union Slogan: Land of Lincoln Nickname: Prairie State
State Capitals Kaskaskia Vandalia Springfield
State Government Purpose: solve problems of local area Unitary System Power flows out (central to lower) Three branches Checks n- Balances Concurrent Powers Taxation Full Faith and Credit Clause
Illinois Constitutions 1818: Appointed many officers 1848: Elected officers 1870: Constitution for over 100 yrs. 1970 Greater protection for individual rights Modernized government Home Rule More power to deal with problems Health, safety, morals, welfare Can tax & incur debt without GA approval Improved tax system
Constitutional Organization Similar to Federal Government Article I Bill of Rights Article IV Legislative Article V Executive Article VI Judicial 11 amendments
Changing the Constitution Rewriting the Constitution Constitutional Convention 3/5 of each chamber to call Convention Voters approve/disapprove Automatically called every 20 years Amendments General Assembly 3/5 of each chamber approve Proposed amendment submitted to voters at the next scheduled election
Voting State Board of Elections Qualifications: 18 Resident of district for 30 days Register 28 days prior to election When can t you vote: Convicted felon or in jail Restored after sentence served
Legislative Branch Makes Laws General Assembly House of Representatives Senate Term begins 2nd Wednesday of January 2 Sessions Legislative Session: January to May Veto Session: October Must have approval of other chamber to adjourn If can t agree, the governor may adjourn Committees 2/3 vote to expel
Legislative Branch Districts = population Based on census 59 Legislative Districts 1 Senator from each 37th Darin LaHood 118 Representative Districts 1 Representative from each 73rd David Leitch
Legislative Qualifications 21 years old Resident of district for 2 years US Citizen
Legislative Branch Senate 4 yr term ½ elected every time (even years) President elected by Senate John J. Cullerton House of Representatives 2 yr. Term All elected every time Speaker elected by House Mike Madigan
Legislative Duties House Impeaches Senate Tries impeachment Approves Appointments Special Duties Proposes amendments Conducts investigations Carries out federal amendments Redistricts federal districts
Law Making Bills May start in either house Majority vote to pass Must be read on 3 different days prior to passage Confined to 1 subject Sent to governor w/in 30 days Governor has 60 days to consider bill Sign Veto Does nothing w/in 60 days = law Override Veto 3/5 vote in each chamber
Executive Branch Governor Bruce Rauner (R) Lieutenant Governor Eveyln Sanguinetti Attorney General Lisa Madigan (D) Secretary of State Jesse White (D) Comptroller Leslie Geissler Munger (R) Treasurer Michael Frerichs (D) Civil Administrative Code Departments Independent Boards/Commissions
Executive Branch Elections Off-presidential years Qualifications 25 years old Resident of the state for 3 years preceding election US citizen
Executive Duties Enforce the laws Veto Bills Appointments Remove incompetent officials Pardons/Reprieves Commander-in-chief Calls Special Sessions Reports on condition of the state (2x/year) Reorganize executive agencies
Veto Power Regular Line Item Appropriations only Reduces appropriation GA pass by accepting the change Amendatory Does not alter the meaning of the bill Notes specific recommendations Can pass by accepting the recommendations
Judicial Branch Interprets the laws Qualifications US citizen Licensed attorney of IL Resident of district Can t have a law practice or hold other office Election New/Vacated Run in primary, then general election Recall Yes/no vote to retain judge
Judicial Branch Circuit Court Trial Courts 22 circuits 10th District 6 year terms Circuit Clerk 1 per county Keeps court records Appellate Court Appeals 5 districts 3rd District 10 year terms
Judicial Branch Supreme Court Original jurisdiction Revenue, mandamus (ordering official to do his job), habeas corpus (unjust imprisonment remember??) Final court of appeal 5 districts 7 justices 3 from Cook County District 1 from other districts 3rd District Elected for 10 years Peer-elected Chief Justice (3yr. Term) Meaning he is still a justice even though he is Chief
Local Government Municipality Provides services for residents More than any other state (over 1200) Peoria County 4 cities (Peoria, West Peoria, Chillicothe, Elmwood) 11 villages (Bartonville, Bellevue, Brimfield, Dunlap, Glasford, Hanna City, Kingston Mines, Mapleton, Norwood, Princeville and Peoria Heights) 20 townships (Akron, Brimfield, Chillicothe, Elmwood, Hallock, Hollis, Jubilee, Kickapoo, Limestone, Logan, Medina, Millbrook, Princeville, Radnor, Richwoods, Rosefield, Timber, Trivoli, West Peoria and Peoria)
Types of Local Government Aldermanic/Mayor-Council/Weak Mayor 6 to 20 Council Members Divided into wards: 1,2,3 alderman/ward Council legislative Manages money Pass ordinances Mayor executive Day to day operations Votes in a tie Veto power (2/3 override) Treasurer, clerk elected Term 4 yrs.
Types of Local Government Trustee Village 6 trustees/president Clerk Term 2 or 4 yrs. Appoint officers as needed Commission Form Elected Mayor & 4 Commissioners Elected at large Illegal in Illinois due to Supreme Court decision
Types of Local Government Council Manager Professional manager of city government Runs the day to day operations (budget, employees, etc) Council makes city laws Mayor ceremonial, presides over meetings Strong Mayor Mayor, clerk, treasurer elected at large 8-20 aldermen/wards Term 4 years Mayor complete executive duties Appt/removal, Manages $, Veto power Council only legislative duties
Counties (102) Carry out state policy of general nature Roads, taxes Provide a variety of local services Health, planning Elected officers County Board, sheriff, treasurer, clerk (secretary, elections, tax documents) Appointed/elected Coroner, recorder, assessor, auditor
Townships Counties divided into Subject to state restrictions and supervision Elected officers Supervisor, clerk, assessor, auditor Main Functions Construction and maintenance of rural roads & bridges General assistance to needy Assessment of property Misc. Functions Cemeteries, voter registration