Illinois Constitution Test

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Illinois' present Constitution was adopted in: 1818, 1865, 1970, 1976

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1970

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To vote in an Illinois general election, a person must be: a US citizen, 18 years old, an Illinois resident for 30 days, and registered to vote, a US citizen, 18 years old, an Illinois resident for 1 year, and registered to vote, a US citizen, 21 years old, an Illinois resident for 2 years, and registered to vote, a US citizen, 21 years old, no state residency requirement, and registered to vote

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a US citizen, 18 years old, an Illinois resident for 30 days, and registered to vote

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How many Constitutions has Illinois had? Options: two, three, four, six

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four

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Who can veto a bill passed by the General Assembly? Options: Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Illinois Supreme Court, the voters of the state

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Governor

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How are Illinois judges usually selected?

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by the people

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Amendments to the Illinois Constitution may be proposed by which of the following? A Constitutional Convention, The General Assembly, The Supreme Court, both the Constitutional Convention or the General Assembly

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both the Constitutional Convention or the General Assembly

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Who has the power to appoint many state officials? Options: Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, Governor

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Governor

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Which of the following is NOT a duty of the General Assembly? Options: making laws, approving appointment, initiate and try impeachment cases

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interpreting the state constitution

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How long does the governor have to consider a bill passed by the Illinois General Assembly? Options: 30 days, 60 days, 90 days, no specified deadline

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60 days

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A bill must be read on _____ different days in each house before it can be voted on.

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three