Politics of the United States
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- Public issues that are put on a ballot are called
- The largest item for IL state spending is for
- If the governor dies, who becomes governor?
- What year was Illinois present constitution adopted
- In some cases, voters that are 17 years old may vote in _____________ elections
- Who has the power to appoint most of the state officials
- Which court is the general court in IL (lowest level)
- The chief executive officer of the state of IL is the (position)
- The ____________ can be called into special session
- Only state not represented at Constitutional Convention.
- There are ____ justices on the US Supreme Court and ____ is the Chief Justice.
- The Constitution specifically creates the Supreme Court; who is responsible for creating all courts other Courts?
- How much money can a person spend on their own campaign?
- What does the Constitutional principle of "popular sovereignty" mean?
- Who is the head of the executive branch of each state?
- Congressional sessions last ____ years. U.S. Senators serve ___-year terms, and U.S. Representatives serve ___-year terms.
- Which form of mass media is now the principal source of political information for about 80% of the population in the United States?
- In a democracy, the will of the ____ cannot be used to deprive the minority of its rights.(Tyranny of the majority)
- When eligible voters fail to get to the polls, it illustrates a problem called voter___
- Justices meeting in conference to discuss