Illinois State

Illinois Constitution Review (1)

Multiple Choice

Who sits on the jury in the case of impeachment?

• The House of Representatives

• The Senate

• The Governor

• The Supreme Court

Although the Senate sits on the jury....

• The House of Representatives is tasked with filling the initial charges of impeachment.

Multiple Choice

How old do you have to be to become Governor?

• 21

• 25

• 30

• 35

Multiple Choice

What agency sets the educational policies for the state?

• The State Board of Education

• The State Board of Election

• The State Board of Policies

• The State Board

Multiple Choice

Which branch of government has the power to appoint people to the code and administration departments?

• Senator/Legislative

• Judges/Judicial Branch

• The Governor/Executive

The Governor has appointment powers over

• The Executive Agencies

• Code Departments

Multiple Select

The Governor has some important powers, which of the following is NOT one of his powers?

• Commander and Chief of the State Militia

• Preparation of a Budget

• Pardons and Vetoes

• Making Laws

Senator Terms are Staggered

• 1/3 of senate is elected at a time

• Senators will serve two four year terms with a two year terms once every decade.

• This is done so that the entire senate is not replaced at once.

Multiple Choice

Which Court has 7 members?

• Appellate

• Circuit

• Supreme

• Food

Multiple Choice

Which branch enacts bills into laws?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Tree

Multiple Choice

Elections to the general assembly happen every ____ years.

• 1

• 2

• 4

• 6

Multiple Select

Every ten years....

• Supreme Court Justices are elected

• Appellate Court Justices are elected

• A census is conducted

• A new Governor is elected

Multiple Choice

Which word means drawing up charges against an official for wrongdoing and becomes the basis for a trial by the senate?

• Sentence

• Indictment

• Impeachment

• Removal

Multiple Choice

Which court has final and unlimited authority in all judicial matters in Illinois?

• Appellate

• Circuit

• Judicial

• Supreme

Multiple Choice

Illinois law is not fundamental law like the Constitution, instead it is called

• Illinois Law

• Statutory Law

• Jurisprudence

Multiple Choice

What do courts issue to keep a prisoner from unlawful restraint?

• Referendum

• Habeas Corpus

• Indictment

A Writ of Habeas Corpus

• This is an order for someone to be brought before a judge to face trial.

Multiple Choice

What is it called when a person is forced to testify against himself? Is this allowed in Illinois?

• Self Incrimination, No

• Self Incrimination, Yes

Multiple Choice

Which group has all legislative powers?

• The General Assembly/Judicial Branch

• The General Assembly/ Legislative Branch

• The General Assembly/ Executive Branch

Multiple Choice

Who is the current Governor of Illinois?

• Bruce Rauner

• Rod Blagojevich

• J.B Pritzker

• Laure Lightfoot

Other Executive Officals

• Lt. Governor: Juliana Stratton

• Treasurer: Mike Freriches

• Comptroller: Susan Mendoza

• Secretary of State: Jesse White

• Attorney General: Kwame Raoul

Multiple Choice

How many state senators are there in IL?

• 2

• 50

• 59

• 118

Remember!

• There is a Senate & House in Washington D.C. That makes up congress. It functions at the national level.

• There is also a Senate & House in Springfield, IL that makes up the General Assembly. It functions at the state level.

Multiple Choice

Which Agency has 118 members?

• The Senate

• The House of Representatives

• The General Assembly

• The Executive Branch

Multiple Choice

1. What happens to a bill after the Governor waits for 60 days and has taken no action on a bill and the general assembly is in session?

• It is vetoed

• It becomes a law

Multiple Choice

How many times must a bill be read in each house?

• 1

• 2

• 3

A line item veto...

• Is a way for the Governor to get rid of a part of a bill without throwing out the entire bill.

• It can be overturned in the General Assembly by a simple majority.

• True vetoes can be overturned in the General Assembly by a 3/5 vote in the General Assembly.

Multiple Choice

What is the majority needed for removal from office?

• 51%

• 2/3

• 3/5

Multiple Select

What are the requirements for a circuit judge?

• Licensed attorney

• U.S Citizen

• Resident of the electing unit

• Be appointed by the Governor

Multiple Choice

What happens to a bill if a Governor veto's it?

• It gets thrown away

• It goes back to the house of origin for an override

Multiple Select

What are the requirements to be a Senator and House member?

• At least 21 years old

• A citizen

• A college graduate

• A resident of the State for two years prior to the election

Multiple Choice

What positions are elected at the same time as the Governor?

• Comptroller

• Treasurer

• Lt. Governor

• All answers are correct

Multiple Choice

A legal document of accusations holding the accused over for trial by a petit jury

• Impeachment

• Indictment

• Referendum

Multiple Choice

What is the state bird?

• Cardinal

• Blue Jay

• Eagle

• Owl

Multiple Choice

What is the state tree?

• Palm Tree

• White Oak

• Willow

• Pine

Multiple Choice

What is the state fish?

• Goldfish

• Blue Gill

• Minnow

• Crawdad

Multiple Choice

What person would invest in state funds?

• The Comptroller, Susan Mendoza

• The Treasurer, Mike Freriches

• The Governor, J.B Pritzker

• The Secretary of State, Jesse White

Multiple Choice

Who manages all sorts of things about cars like licensing and registering

• The Comptroller, Susan Mendoza

• The Lt. Governor, Juliana Stratton

• The Governor, J.B Pritzker

• The Secretary of State, Jesse White

Multiple Choice

Who is the expert on the IL River Counsel?

• The Comptroller, Susan Mendoza

• The Governor, J.B Pritzker

• The Attorney General, Kwame Raoul

• The Secretary of State, Jesse White

Multiple Choice

Which agency has the authority to discipline judges?

• Appellate Courts

• Circuit Courts

• Courts Commission

Multiple Choice

What is true of a closed primary election?

• you do not have to declare your party

• you have to declare your party

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a way to get your name on a ballot?

• Caucus

• Primary

• Convention

• Donation

Multiple Choice

What is double jeopardy?

• The bonus round of the popular TV show, Jeopardy!

• Being tried twice for the same crime

• Having two people testify against you

Multiple Choice

A person be thrown into jail for debt even if that person did everything legally.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

What number is needed for an override of the governor’s veto?

• 1/3

• 2/3

• 3/5

• 51%

Multiple Choice

Can states give money to churches?

• Yes

• No

What is an ex post facto law? Are they legal in Illinois?

• A law may not be pre-dated. It must take effect after it is passed.

• Example: If you walk your dog in the street and tomorrow they outlaw walking dogs in streets, you cannot be charged with the crime because you committed the crime before there was a law against it.

• This is NOT legal in Illinois.

Multiple Choice

The right to take property with just compensation

• Government Property Law

• Eminent Domain

• Eminem Domain

• Government Property Rule

Multiple Choice

When did Illinois become a state?

• 1809

• 1818

• 1908

• 1878

Multiple Choice

How many constitutions has Illinois had?

• 1

• 3

• 4

• 6

Multiple Choice

What year was the Illinois State seal redesigned?

• 1809

• 1818

• 1868

• 1878

Multiple Choice

How many state capitols has Illinois had?

• 1

• 3

• 4

• 6

Multiple Choice

Illinois has a bill of rights.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Who selects Illinois Judges?

• The Voters

• The Governor

• The President of the United States

What is stated in the preamble of the Illinois Constitution?

• We the people of Illinois…. indicates popular sovereignty, everyone is involved.