Illinois Constitution Review

How many branches are in the Illinois State Government?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

How many constitutions has Illinois had?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

The current Illinois constitution was adopted in what year?

• 1818
• 1970
• 1878
• 1920

The Illinois constitution contains a Preamble and ____________________Articles.

• 7
• 10
• 12
• 14

Article 1 of the Illinois constitution is known as the ____________.

• Preamble
• Bill of Rights
• Amendments
• Constitution

Where was the first capital of Illinois?

• Springfield
• Vandalia
• Kaskaskia
• Chicago

What is the current capital of Illinois?

• Springfield
• Vandalia
• Kaskaskia
• Chicago

To vote in Illinois a person must be….

• A citizen of the United States, 18 years old, an Illinois resident for 30 days, and registered to vote.
• A citizen of the United States, 18 years old, an Illinois resident for 1 year, and registered to vote.
• A citizen of the United States, 18 years old, an Illinois resident for 2 years, and registered to vote.
• A citizen of the United States, 21 years old, and Illinois resident for 6 months, and registered to vote.

In Illinois, general elections are always held….

• On the 2nd Tuesday in November in even-numbered years
• On the 1st 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

Voters not only vote for state officials, they sometimes vote on public issues or questions.  A tax increase for a school is settled by

• Referendum
• General Assembly
• Primary Election
• General Election