Unit 12 Government Review

Who was the first elected governor of Illinois?

• Carol Moseley Braun

• Ninian Edwards

• Shadrach Bond

• Abraham Lincoln

Answer explanation

Ninian Edwards was technically the first governor of Illinois, but he was not elected. He was actually appointed.

Carol Moseley Braun was the first African American woman to become _______.

• President of the United States

• A U.S. Senator

• A congressperson

• Governor

How many justices serve on the United States Supreme Court?

• 11

• 12

• 10

• 9

What document did Arthur Joseph Goldberg use to expand the Supreme Court’s

view of fundamental rights?

• The U.S. Constitution

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Bill of Rights

• The Illinois State Constitution

Which U.S. President began his political career in Springfield?

• Barack Obama

• Ronald Reagan

• Ulysses S. Grant

• Abraham Lincoln

Which U.S. President led Illinois regiments during the Civil War?

• Barack Obama

• Ronald Reagan

• Ulysses S. Grant

• Abraham Lincoln

Which U.S. President was born in Tampico and then ended up living in Dixon, IL?

• Ronald Reagan

• Barack Obama

• Abraham Lincoln

• Ulysses S. Grant

How long do Supreme court justices serve?

• For 2 years

• For 4 years

• Two terms, each 4 years long

• For life

Who holds the power to sign or veto bills?

• The Supreme Court

• The U.S. House of Representatives

• The Senate

• The President of the United States

Who leads the executive branch at the national level of government?

• Governor

• Mayor

• President