First Part Illinois Constitution

First state capital

• Kaskaskia

• Vandalia

• Springfield

• Chicago

The capital of Illinois is

• Bloomington

• Peoria

• Springfield

• Chicago

What year did Illinois become a state?

• 1801

• 1818

• 1701

• 1918

What year was our current Illinois Constitution written?

• 1818

• 1787

• 1945

• 1970

How many constitutions has Illinois had?

• 2

• 1

• 4

• 3

The state of Illinois entered the union on which date?

• January 3, 1818

• July 4, 1800

• December 3, 1818

• August 30, 1808

How many branches of Government does the state of Illinois have?

• 4

• 3

• 2

• 77

The Constitution of Illinois specifies the guaranteed rights of citizens of Illinois in its

• Amendments
• Bill of Rights
• Preamble
• Article III

What power did the voters of Illinois give themselves in 2010 (11th Amendment)?

• Referendum

• Line-item Veto

• Recall

• Initiative

Which of the following is a requirement to vote in Illinois?

• 18 years of age, U.S. Citizen, live in Illinois at least 30 days prior to the election

• 21 years of age, U.S. Citizen, live in Illinois at least 30 days prior to the election

• 21 years of age, U.S. Citizen, live in Illinois at least 6 months prior to the election

• 18 years of age, U.S. Citizen, live in Illinois at least 6 months prior to the election