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Circuit Court: organized within 22 judicial circuits. divided into felony, misdemeanors, small claims, family, juvenile and other courts. Judges elected by voters in each circuit to six-year terms. Associate judges are appointed to 4-year terms.

Appellate Court: organized into five judicial districts. 3 justices hear each appellate case. Judges elected by the voters in each district to 10-year terms. A panel of 3 judges hears the appeals and making ruling.

Supreme Court: final court of appeal for state matters. Seven Supreme Court judges, select one of their members to act as chief justice for a 3-year term. Judges elected by the voters to 10-years terms. All courts of the state are under the supervision of the chief justice.

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Governor: 4 years, Salary $177,412
Lt. Governor: 4 year, Salary $137,200
Sec. of State: 4 years, Salary $158,300
Att. General: 4 years, Salary $158,300
State Treasurer: 4yrs, Salary $137,200
Comptroller: 4 years, Salary $137,200

Notes: To be eligible for each of the executive offices of Illinois, you must be a U.S. citizen, at least 25 years old, and a resident of the state for 3 years before election.

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Senate: 59 members, term 4 years
H.O.S 118 members, term 2 years
Both: Salary $67,836,

Qualifications 21years old, a resident of district 2 years, and a citizen

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Appellate Courts
Circuit Courts

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Lieutenant Governor
Secretary of State
Attorney General
State Treasurer
Comptroller

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118 State Represatives

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59 State Senators

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administers justice

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enforces the laws

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makes the laws

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Qualified voters choose our elected representatives