Illinois Constitution Review

What year did Illinois become a state?

• 1808

• 1828

• 1818

• 1838

Which of the following has never held the distinction being the state capitol of Illinois?

• Chicago

• Vandalia

• Springfield

• Kaskaskia

Which of the following is NOT one of the three branches of Illinois state government?

• Legislative

• Judciary

• Executive

• Auxiliary

Which of the following is TRUE of Illinois' General Assembly?

• Each legislative district elects 2 reps. and 1 senator

• Senators are elected for terms of 2 or 4 years

• The majority leader is picked from the party with the most members

• All of the Above

Senators and Representatives are

• appointed by the governor.

• elected by the people of their district.

• required by law to have been born in the district they represent.

• limited to serving two terms.

To be either Governor or Lt. Governor, an individual must meet all of the criteria below EXCEPT

• be a U.S. citizen

• be a licensed attorney

• be 25 years old

• be a resident of the state three years prior to the election

Executive officers serve terms of __________ years.

• 2

• 6

• 4

• 8

Prior to reaching the Governor, a bill must first

• pass both houses of the general assembly.

• be reviewed by the attorney general.

• be signed by the secretary of state.

• All of the Above

What action(s) may the Governor take once a bill reaches his/her desk?

• Sign it

• Veto it

• Authorize Secretary of State to revise it

• Sign or veto it

Who is the chief legal officer of the state of Illinois?

• Governor

• Comptroller

• Secretary of State

• Attorney General