Illinois Constitution

When did Illinois become a state?

• 1823

• 1818

• 1872

• 1918

How many articles does the Illinois Constitution have?

• 19

• 10

• 32

• 14

What does the Preamble tell us?

• the purpose of the Constitution

• the rights of Illinois citizens

• the qualifications needed to become govenor

• an explanation of the three branches

What three qualifications does a person need to be eligible to vote in Illinois?

• a U.S. citizen, 21 years old, and a resident of Illinois for at least 30 days prior to an election

• a U.S. citizen, 18 years old, and a resident of Illinois for at least 30 days prior to an election

• 21 years old, an Illinois resident for a minimum of 10 years, and a U.S. citizen

• 18 years old, an Illinois resident for a minimum of 10 years, and a U.S. citizen

What is the main job of the Legislative Branch?

• Enforces Laws

• Makes laws

• Vetoes laws

• Interprets laws

What is the main job of the Executive Branch?

• Enforces laws

• Makes laws

• Vetoes laws

• Interprets laws

What is the main job of the Judiciary Branch?

• Enforces laws

• Makes laws

• Vetoes laws

• Interprets laws

What is a bill?

• a law that has been finalized

• group of laws

• an appeal to a law

• a proposed law

If something happens to the governor, who becomes the next governor?

• Attorney General

• Secretary of State

• Lieutenant Governor

• Mayor

What are the 3 types of court systems in Illinois?

• Circuit Court, Appellate Court, and Supreme Court

• Senate Court, Circuit Court, and Criminal Court

• Executive Court, Supreme Court, and Senate Court

• Appellate Court, Criminal Court, and Supreme Court