1. The Legislative Branch
* The Illinois General Assembly is the legislative branch of the state government.
* It is made up of the Illinois Senate and the Illinois House of Representatives.
* The General Assembly passes laws, sets the state budget, and confirms gubernatorial appointments.
2. The Executive Branch
* The Governor is the head of the executive branch of the state government.
* The Governor is responsible for executing the laws passed by the General Assembly, appointing state officials, and managing the state bureaucracy.
3. The Judicial Branch
* The Illinois Supreme Court is the highest court in the state.
* The Supreme Court interprets the state's laws and the state constitution, and it decides appeals from lower courts.