IL State Constitution Test

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1. Illinois became a state in 1812.

• True
• False

2. The Governor cannot grant pardons to criminals.

• True
• False

3. The Governor serves as the commander - in - chief of the state's military forces.

• True
• False

4. The last Illinois Constitution was adopted in 1980.

• True
• False

6. Illinois has had _______ Constitutions.

• 1
• 2
• 4

7. The current IL Constitution added a new article about ___________

• Education
• The Environment
• The Legislative Branch

8. Home rule deals mainly with the powers of _______

• Local governments
• International governments

9. Which of these are true?

• In the Illinois legislator, there are 118 Senators and 59 Representatives
• In the Illinois legislator, there are 59 Senators and 118 Representatives

10. What part of the IL Constitution starts off, “We the people”?

• Preamble
• Article 2