Illinois Constitution Review

How many different Constitutions has the state of Illinois had?

• 2

• 4

• 6

• 8

Illinois officially became a state in which of the following years?

• 1787

• 1818

• 1825

• 1920

Which of the following is the year that Illinois allowed slavery in its Constitution?

• 1818

• 1848

• 1870

• 1970

The present structure of the Illinois government was set up in which of the following years?

• 1818

• 1848

• 1870

• 1970

Which Illinois Constitution did not give enough power to local governments?

• 1818

• 1850

• 1870

• 1970

Which branch of the Illinois government continuously lost power with the ratification of each new State Constitution?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

What was the major issue Chicago Mayor Richard Daley supported in 1970?

• Voting rights for 18 year olds

• Setting term limits

• Codifying Capital Punishment

• The Home Rule

The Illinois Constitution includes all of the following EXCEPT a ...

• Bill of Rights

• Provision for Separation of Powers

• Preamble

• Provision for a unicameral legislature

How old is the current Illinois Constitution?

• About 50 years old

• About 55 years old

• About 60 years old

• About 70 years old

Which of the following must ratify an amendment for it to be added to the Illinois Constitution?

• The Illinois Legislature

• The Illinois Governor

• Illinois Voters

• The Illinois Supreme Court