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

Provision for a unicameral legislature

Provision for Separation of Powers

Which of the following is NOT true of each state's Constitution?

It takes priority over any provision on the National Constitution

It distributes power among the branches of state government

It is superior to any other state or local law within that state

It establishes a legislative body

How long is the term for each Illinois state senator?

2 four year terms, 1 two year term, every 10 years

2 two year terms; 1 four year term every 8 years

How are judges for the Court of Appeals chosen in Illinois?

Elected by the people of the appellate district

Appointed by the Illinois Senate

What is the major function of the Grand Jury?

Decide whether or not to bring a criminal charge against a person

Relieve the burden of trying a case before a judge

Determine the guilt or innocence of a criminal

Decide whether a case should be tried in a civil court

Which of the following is the purpose of the Petit Jury?

Hear evidence in a case and decide the disputed facts

Select jurors to serve on a Grand Jury

Advise a judge on disputed points of law

Relieve the burden of trying a case before a judge

Which of the following accurately describes a State Supreme Court?

D. State's highest appellate court

A. Court that holds exclusive jurisdiction

B. Court that holds original jurisdiction

C. Only State Court that may hear federal cases

Which of the following describes the Council-Manager Plan?

It is supposed to bring business methods & professionalism to city government

It was first established in Galveston, Texas

It is very democratic because both the manager & council are elected by the voters

It is the oldest type of municipal government

Which of the following is the usual governing body of counties in the United States?

The House of County Representatives

Which of the following is the most common type of special district throughout the United States?

Water Treatment & Sewage Districts

Why is the mayor-council form of city government most like state & national governments?

Its executive & legislative branches are separate

It depends on hiring the most qualified professional

It has elected department heads

Which of the following is true about the council-manager form of city government?

A council appoints a manager to carry out its policies

A council appoints one of its members to serve as mayor

An elected manager serves as the chief administrator

A manager appoints a council to direct the work of city departments

Most county governments see weakness because of a lack of which of the following?

A centralized executive authority

Commissions authorized to regulate county services

Elected officers that are authorized to perform county wide duties

The Fundamental Law of each state is ...

Established by the State's Governor

Determined by the State's Legislature

Which of the following best describes the duties of the Lieutenant Governor?

They replace the governor if he/she leaves office

They watch state spending very carefully

They introduce bills into the legislature

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Voting rights for 18 year olds

Setting term limits

Codifying Capital Punishment

The Home Rule

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How many different Constitutions has the state of Illinois had?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

How old is the current Illinois Constitution?

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

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