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- 1. Multiple Choice
The first constitution for Illinois was written in 1818. The present constitution of Illinois went into effect on
July 1, 1971
July 1, 1860
December 3, 1960
December 3, 1901
- 2. Multiple Choice
The head of the executive branch of the government of Illinois is the
Speaker
Secretary of State
Governor
Attorney General
- 3. Multiple Choice
Another name for the Legislative Branch of Illinois government is the
General Assembly
Senate
Parliament
House of Representatives
- 4. Multiple Choice
The legislative branch or the General Assembly of Illinois has two houses. They are
House of Representatives and the Senate
House of Representatives and the Supreme Court
Senate and the General Council
Governor and the Senate
- 5. Multiple ChoiceThe capitol of Illinois isKaskaskiaElginSpringfieldChicago
- 6. Multiple Choice
The minimum age for being a member of the General Assembly is
25 years old
21 years old
20 years old
35 years old
- 7. Multiple Choice
The current Governor of Illinois is
Evelyn Sanguinetti
Bruce Rauner
J.B. Pritzker
Tammy Duckworth
- 8. Multiple ChoiceThe term of office of the Governor of Illinois is5 years2 years4 years8 years
- 9. Multiple ChoiceThe minimum age for being Governor of Illinois is35 years old25 years old20 years old21 years old
- 10. Multiple Choice
The term of office for an Illinois Supreme Court Judge
6 years
4 years
10 years
life
- 11. Multiple ChoiceThe term limit for the Governor of Illinois is3 terms1 termNone2 terms
- 12. Multiple Choice
In order of succession specified in the Illinois Constitution, if the Governor of Illinois dies, resigns, or is removed from office, who becomes the new Governor?
Vice President
Lieutenant Governor
Speaker of the House
Attorney General
- 13. Multiple ChoiceIn order to override the Governor's veto, both houses of the Illinois General Assembly must have what minimum vote in favor of overriding?two-thirdsone-fourththree-fifthsone-half
- 14. Multiple ChoiceThe term of a member of the Illinois House of Representatives is2 or 6 years4 years2 years2 or 4 years
- 15. Multiple ChoiceThere are how many counties in Illinois?1141029646
- 16. Multiple Choice
What is the county seat of Madison?
Belleville
Edwardsville
Bethalto
Jerseyville
- 17. Multiple ChoiceWhich of these is true in regards to numbers in the General Assembly:100 senators and 435 representatives50 senators, 100 representatives36 senators, 108 representatives59 senators, 118 representatives
- 18. Multiple Choice
What is the correct order of courts in Illinois?
Circuit, supreme, appellate
Appellate, supreme, circuit
Circuit, appellate, supreme
Supreme, circuit, appellate
- 19. Multiple ChoiceWhich is correct? Illinois is the:25th state joining the union in 182021st state joining the union in 181818th state joining the union in 182113th state joining the union in 1814
- 20. Multiple Choice
When did Illinois become a state?
July 1, 1776
December 3, 1787
December 3, 1818
December 3, 1920
- 21. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is not one of the branches of government in Illinois?ExecutiveCongressLegislativeJudicial
- 22. Multiple Choice
Who/what has the power to make laws in Illinois?
General Court
General Assembly
The Governor
The Judicial Branch
- 23. Multiple Choice
To be eligible to vote, a person must be a U.S. citizen,
18 years old, and a resident of Illinois for at least 30 days.
18 years old, and a resident of Illinois for at least 28 days.
21 years old, and a resident of Illinois for at least one year.
18 years old, and have a valid Driver's License.
- 24. Multiple ChoiceHow many justices are on the Illinois Supreme Court?17915
- 25. Multiple ChoiceWho has the power to grant pardons in Illinois?The governor.The General Assembly.The Illinois State Supreme Court.The Illinois voters with a 2/3 vote.
- 26. Multiple Choice
When are elections held for members of the General Assembly?
Even numbered years
Odd number years
Golden years
Every three years
- 27. Multiple ChoiceHow many constitutions has Illinois had?1234
- 28. Multiple ChoiceWhere was the first capital of Illinois?SpringfieldVandaliaKaskaskiaChicago
- 29. Multiple Choice
In Illinois, general elections are always held….
On the 2nd Tuesday in November in even-numbered years
On Tuesday following the 1st Monday in November in even-numbered years
On the 2nd Tuesday in March every 4th year
On the 1st Tuesday in February in even-numbered years
- 30. Multiple ChoiceIn Illinois, State Representatives serve how many years?2468
- 31. Multiple ChoiceA bill must be read on how many different days in each house before it can be voted on?1234
- 32. Multiple ChoiceThe judicial branch has the power to….Make the lawsEnforce the lawsInterpret the lawsSign legislation into law
- 33. Multiple Choice
What year was the Illinois land discovered?
1763
1673
1818
1870
- 34. Multiple Choice
Who was the first governor of Illinois?
Bruce Rauner
Michael Madigan
Shadrach Bond
Dee Haar
- 35. Multiple Choice
What two countries once owned the Illinois area?
Spain and Portugal
Spain and France
Britain and Spain
Britain and France
- 36. Multiple Choice
What can the governor do when he does not approve a law?
sign it
veto it
ammend it
create a new law
- 37. Multiple Choice
What vote is needed by the General Assembly to pass the bill into law?
2/3
majority
3/5
half
- 38. Multiple Choice
Who discovered Illinois?
Lewis and Clark
Marquette and Joiliet
Jefferson and Jackson
Cabot and Cortes
- 39. Multiple Choice
How many capitals has Illinois had?
2
4
3
1
- 40. Multiple Choice
The invention of the prairie plow helped Illinois to become _______________ It was invented by __________________________
a major agricultural state, John Deere
stable, John Smith
a major industrial area, Cyrus McCormick
a major farming state, Cyrus McCormick
- 41. Multiple Choice
The first constitution of Illinois was written in _________
1848
1818
1870
1970
- 42. Multiple Choice
What is the purpose of the primary elections?
to select the winners for the government positions
to select the winners of each political party
to choose the winners for political office the next year
to determine the number of democrats and republicans that will run for office
- 43. Multiple Choice
Who are the US Senators for Illinois?
Tammy Duckworth and Dick Durbin
Dick Durbin and William Haine
Monica Bristow and William Haine
Dan Beiser and Lisa Madigan
- 44. Multiple Choice
What is our state motto?
State Sovereignty, National Union
the Prairie State
Land of Lincoln
the Cardinal State
- 45. Multiple Choice
In Illinois, when does a citizen lose the right to vote?
When they are registered in the district
When they are working for a government office
When they are in prison
When they are running for a political office
- 46. Multiple Choice
How long does the governor have to sign or veto a bill passed by the General Assembly?
as long as he wants
30 days
60 days
120 days
- 47. Multiple Choice
What is the main job of the Executive Branch?
make laws
interpret laws
determine the accuracy of a law
enforce and administer laws
- 48. Multiple Choice
Which is NOT a special duty for an Illinois governor?
Reorganizes Executive agencies
Appoint members of the General Assembly
Appoints members of the state government
may call special sessions of the General Assembly
- 49. Multiple Choice
Name the three types of vetoes for the Illinois governor
amendatory, item, and regular
amendatory, item, reduction
amendatory, reduction, apparopriation
amendatory, reduction, item
- 50. Multiple Choice
What is the title of the presiding officers of the Senate and the House of Representatives? (in order)
Presiding Officer of the House, and Leader of the Senate
President of the House, Speaker of the Senate
President of the Senate, Speaker of the House
Leader of the House, President of the Senate
- 51. Multiple Choice
Who has the power to start impeachment proceedings?
the Senate
the House of Representatives
state legislators
Lt. Governnor
- 52. Multiple Choice
Who approves appointments made by the governor?
state senate
state representatives
Lt. Governor
Secretary of State
- 53. Multiple Choice
When was the third constitution written?
1848
1818
1812
1870
- 54. Multiple Choice
How are the members of the General Elections elected?
by the House members
by the voters
being appointed by the governor
by the members of the Senate
- 55. Multiple Choice
What is our state slogan?
State Sovereignty, National Union
Land of Lincoln
The Prairie State
National Union, State Sovereignty
- 56. Multiple Choice
What county do we live in?
Macoupin
Bond
Madison
St. Clair
- 57. Multiple Choice
What kind of Municipality does Bethalto have?
Mayor Council
Commission Form
Strong Mayor
Trustee Village
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