Unit 12 Government Review

Front

Who was the first elected governor of Illinois?

Back

Shadrach Bond

Answer explanation

Ninian Edwards was technically the first governor of Illinois, but he was not elected. He was actually appointed.

Front

Carol Moseley Braun was the first African American woman to become _______.

Back

A U.S. Senator

Front

How many justices serve on the United States Supreme Court?

Back

9

Front

What document did Arthur Joseph Goldberg use to expand the Supreme Court’s view of fundamental rights?

Back

The U.S. Constitution

Front

Which U.S. President began his political career in Springfield?

Back

Abraham Lincoln

Front

Which U.S. President led Illinois regiments during the Civil War?

Back

Ulysses S. Grant

Front

Which U.S. President was born in Tampico and then ended up living in Dixon, IL?

Back

Ronald Reagan

Front

How long do Supreme court justices serve?

Back

For life

Front

Who holds the power to sign or veto bills?

Back

The President of the United States

Front

Who leads the executive branch at the national level of government?

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President