Illinois Compiled Statutes > 5 ILCS 515 – Chicago Land Cession Act
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| § 5 ILCS 515/0.01 | Short title |
| § 5 ILCS 515/2 | Jurisdiction of the State of Illinois over said lands is hereby ceded … |
Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes > 5 ILCS 515 - Chicago Land Cession Act
- Advice and consent: Under the Constitution, presidential nominations for executive and judicial posts take effect only when confirmed by the Senate, and international treaties become effective only when the Senate approves them by a two-thirds vote.
- Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
- Quorum: The number of legislators that must be present to do business.
- United States: may be construed to include the said district and territories. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 5 ILCS 70/1.14