Illinois Constitution Intro Quiz

In what year was the current Illinois Constitution written? 

• 1787
• 1818
• 1870
• 1970

Which of the following was not a reason why the 1970 Constitution was created?

• improve the education system
• greater protection to individual rights 
• improve the tax system
• modernize government

What is the age requirement to be elected into the Illinois General Assembly? 

• 21 years old
• 25 years old
• 30 years old
• no age requirement

Kimberly Lightford is an Illinois State Senator.  How long is her term in office? 

• 2 years
• 4 years
• 6 years
• 10 years

In order for a bill to become a law at the state level, __________________ of both houses must approve.

• 2/3

• 3/5

• majority

• bills do not pass at the state level

Who is the current governor of Illinois? 

• Rahm Emmanuel 
• Pat Quinn 
• Joseph Tamburino
• Bruce Rauner

Which amendment to the U.S. constitution reserves certain rights to the states?  

• 1st  Amendment
• 10th Amendment 
• 13th Amendment
• 26th Amendment

Rod Blagojevich is the only Illinois Governor to be removed from office by impeachment.  Which branch of government does the Governor belong to?

• Legislative
• Executive 
• Judicial 
• Republican

Emmanuel "Chris" Welch is an Illinois Representative.  What branch of government does he belong to?

• Legislative
• Executive
• Judicial
• Democrat

The Illinois State Supreme Court has the power to declare laws unconstitutional.  What branch of government does the Supreme Court belong to?

• Legislative
• Executive
• Judicial
• Federal