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Illinois State Government

This document provides an overview of the structure and qualifications of the Illinois State Government, detailing the roles and duties of key positions such as the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, and more. It outlines the Legislative Branch's responsibilities, including the General Assembly and its members, and highlights the Judicial Branch, including the Illinois Supreme Court and lower courts. Each department serves essential functions in governance, law enforcement, public welfare, and fiscal management, contributing to the effective operation of state government.

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Illinois State Government

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  1. Illinois State Government

  2. Gov. Pat Quinn Qualifications: • Must be a U.S. Citizen • At least 25 years old • A resident of the state for 3 years before the election Terms of Office • 4 years • No limit on # of terms

  3. Duties of the Governor • Chief Executive Officer of the state • May sign or veto bills • Presents a “state budget” • Appoints people to office • Grants pardons and reprieves

  4. Lt. Gov. Duties of the Lt. Gov. • Assigned duties by the Governor • Becomes the Governor if needed

  5. Attorney GeneralLisa Madigan Duties • Chief Legal Officer for the state • Keeps records of consumer fraud and helps citizens

  6. Secretary of StateJesse White Duties: • Keeps records of the General Assembly • Issues drivers’ licenses • State archivist and state librarian • Keeps records of the Executive Branch

  7. ComptrollerDaniel Hynes Duties: • Chief fiscal (money) control officer • Keeps track of all money spent by the state

  8. Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias Duties: • Actually writes the checks • Responsible for the safe keeping and investing state money

  9. Dept. of Agriculture • Promotes, regulates, and protects farming • Operates the Illinois State Fair and the DuQuoin State Fair

  10. Dept. of Corrections • Incarceration of adults and juveniles • Supervises after completion of sentencing

  11. Dept. of Human Services • Licenses foster homes, child welfare, and daycares • Programs for abused and neglected children

  12. Illinois State Police • Patrols state highways • Enforces traffic codes and criminal laws

  13. Dept. of Natural Resources • Manages state parks • Conducts education and safety classes

  14. Dept. of Public Aid • Gives help to families with dependent children • Medical assistance and food stamp programs

  15. Dept. of Revenue • Collects income taxes • Collects sales taxes

  16. Dept. of Transportation • Builds, coordinates, and maintains roads • Airports, public transit, railroads, and waterways

  17. Legislative BranchGeneral Assembly Qualifications: • 21 years old • U.S. citizen • Live in district for 2 years Members: • Senate 59 • House of Rep. 118 Terms: • Senate 4,4,2 years • House of Re. 2 years

  18. Legislative BranchGeneral Assembly Duties: • Make the laws for the state • Impeach state office holders • Act on amendments to the U.S. Constitution • Senate – approves appointments by the governor

  19. Legislative BranchGeneral Assembly Leadership: • Senate President • Speaker of the House John Cullerton Senate President Michael Madigan Speaker of the House

  20. Legislative District Senator: • District 55 • Dale Righter Representative: • District 110 • Chapin Rose Dale Righter Chapin Rose

  21. Legislative BranchJudicial Branch Illinois Supreme Court • Term – 10 years • # of members – 7 • Duties: ~ Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts ~ Hears appeals from lower courts

  22. Legislative BranchJudicial Branch Appellate Courts • Term – elected for 10 years • # of courts – 5 judicial districts • Duties ~ 3 justices hear cases ~ hears appeals from Circuit Courts

  23. Legislative BranchJudicial Branch Circuit Courts • Term – elected for 6 years • # of courts – 22 circuits • Duties ~ original jurisdiction in civil and criminal cases ~ hears cases of all kinds, from divorces to murders

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