Illinois Constitution Review

Illinois became a state in 1818.

• True

• False

The governor is allowed to use an item veto to approve only parts of a bill.

• True

• False

Both the Illinois Constitution and the United States Constitution have a Bill of Rights.

• True

• False

There are ________ counties in Illinois.

• 118

• 102

• 50

• 200

Both the state and federal government have two houses in the Legislative branch.

• True

• False

Illinois' present Constitution was adopted in:

• 1818

• 1865

• 1970

• 1976

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

• a U.S. citizen, 18 years old, an Illinois resident for 30 days, and a registered voter

• a U.S. citizen, 18 years old, an Illinois resident for 1 year, and a registered voter

• a U.S. citizen, 21 years old, and Illinois resident for 2 years, and a registered voter

• a U.S. citizen, 21 years old, no state residency requirement, and registered to vote

How many Constitutions has Illinois had?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Six

Who can veto a bill passed by the General Assembly?

• Governor

• By the people

How are Illinois judges usually selected?

• By the Illinois General Assembly

• the people

• By lottery

• By the governor