Illinois Constitution

On what day did Illinois become a state?

• December 3, 1776

• December 3, 1818

• July 4, 1776

• July 4, 1818

Which Native American tribe had the greatest influence on the region that would become Illinois?

• Dakota

• Miami

• Ho-Chunk

• Illini

. Who were the first Europeans to explore Illinois?

• Jean Baptiste Pointe du Sable & Edwin Coles

• Jacques Marquette & Louis Jolliet

• Jean Baptiste Point du Sable & Jacques Marquette

• Louis Jolliet & George Roger Clark

Who was the revolutionary hero successfully expunged the British from the Northwest Territory and who is considered the father of the state of Illinois?

• George Roger Clark

• Edwin Coles

• Louis Joliet

• Jean Baptiste Pointe du Sable

How many Constitutions has the State of Illinois had?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

What is the ordinary trial court of the Illinois judicial branch?

• Illinois Supreme Court

• Appellate Court

• Circuit Court

• District Courts

What is the main role of the Governor of Illinois?

• Chief Executive of the state, head of the Executive Branch

• Issues state license plates

• Makes the laws

• Acts as the Head Lawyer of the state

What is the role of the Attorney General in Illinois?

• Chief Executive of the state, head of the Executive Branch

• Issues state license plates

• Chief Financial Officer of the state of Illinois

• Acts as the Head Lawyer of the state and the people

What is the role of the Secretary of State in Illinois?

• Chief Executive of the state, head of the Executive Branch

• Issues state license plates, state archivist, keeper of the official seal

• Chief Financial Officer of the state of Illinois

• Acts as the Head Lawyer of the state and the people

Which of the following must approve any proposed amendment to the Illinois Constitution?

• the voters of Illinois

• the Governor

• the State Supreme Court

• the Congress