Illinois Constitution

IL present Constitution was adopted in:

• 1818

• 1865

• 1970

• 1976

To vote in an Illinois General Election, a person must be:

• a citizen, 18 years old, a IL resident for 30 days, registered to vote

• A citizen, 18 years old, an IL resident for 1 year, and registered to vote

• A citizen, 21 years old, an IL resident for 2 years, and registered to vote

• a citizen, 21 years old, no state residency requirement, and registered to vote

How many Constitutions has IL had?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 6

Who can veto a bill passed by the General Assembly?

• Governor

• Lieutenant Governor

• IL Supreme Court

• The voters

How are IL judges selected?

• The IL General Assembly

• By the people

• By lottery

• By the governor

Who has the power to appoint many state officials?

• Lieutenant Governor

• Secretary of State

• Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

• Governor

Which is NOT a duty of the General Assembly?

• making laws

• interpreting the state Constitution

• Approving appointments

• Initiating and trying impeachment cases

The governor of IL:

• Is elected for 6 years

• Cannot be reelected

• Heads the legislative branch

• Is the Chief Executive Officer

If the governor dies, who becomes governor?

• Secretary of State

• Attorney General

• Lieutenant Governor

• Speaker of the House

The highest court in IL:

• Supreme court

• Appellate Court

• Circuit Court

• Criminal Court