IL Constitution Test Preparation

Illinois' present Constitution was adopted in:

• 1818

• 1865

• 1970

• 1976

To vote in an Illinois general election, a person must be:

• A US citizen, 18 years old, an Illinois resident for 30 days, and registered to vote

• A US citizen, 18 years old, an Illinois resident for 1 year, and registered to vote

• A US citizen, 21 years old, an Illinois resident for 2 years, and registered to vote

• A US citizen, 18 years old, an Illinois resident for 60 days, and registered to vote

How many Constitutions has Illinois had?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

Who can veto a bill passed by the General Assembly?

• Governor

• Lieutenant Governor

• Illinois Supreme Court

• the voters of the state

How are Illinois judges usually elected?

• by the General Assembly

• Lieutenant Governor

• Illinois Supreme Court

• the voters of the state

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

• The Constitutional Convention

• The General Assembly

• Both

• Neither

Who has the power to appoint many state officials?

• Lt. 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 a governor have to consider a bill passed by the Illinois General Assembly?

• 30 days

• 60 days

• 90 days

• no specific deadline

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

• 2

• 3

• 5

• 15