State of Illinois Constitution Test

Illinois' 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, an Illinois resident for 30 days, and registered to vote

• a citizen, 18 years old, an Illinois resident for one year, and registered to vote

• a citizen, 21 years old, an Illinois resident for two years, and registered to vote

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

How many Constitutions has Illinois had?

• two

• three

• four

• six

Who can veto a bill passed by the General Assembly?

• Governor

• Lieutenant Governor

• Illinois Supreme Court

• the voters of Illinois

How are Illinois judges usually selected?

• by the Illinois General Assembly

• by the people

• by lottery

• by the governor

Amendments to the Illinois Constitution may be proposed by which of the following?

• A Constitutional Convention

• The General Assembly

• The Supreme Court

• Both A & B

Who has the power to appoint many state officials?

• Lieutenant Governor

• Secretary of State

• Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

• Governor

Which of the following is NOT a duty of the General Assembly?

• making laws

• interpreting the state constitution

• approving appointments

• initiate and try impeachment cases

How long does the governor have to consider a bill passed by the Illinois General assembly?

• 30 days

• 60 days

• 90 days

• no specified deadlines

A bill must be read on ______ different days in each house before it can be voted on.

• two

• three

• ten

• twenty