Illinois Judicial Branch Quiz

What is the main job of the Judicial Branch in Illinois?

• make laws

• administer justice and interpret laws.

• enforce laws

How many courts are in the Illinois Court System?

• 2

• 3

• 4

This is the first level of the Illinois court system, they hear the most cases.

• Supreme

• Appellate

• Circuit

Illinois is divided into ______ Circuit Court districts.

• 23

• 19

• 25

This is the highest level of courts in the state court system.

• Circuit

• Appellate

• Supreme

This court hears cases that are being appealed. Most of the cases come from the entry level court.

• Circuit

• Supreme

• Appellate

The Appellate Court is organized into _______ districts.

• 5

• 3

• 7

• 9

How many Supreme Court judges serve on the court?

• 5

• 7

• 9

What is the name of the leader of the Supreme court?

• Chief Justice

• Chief lawyer

• Governor

Elected Circuit court judges serve a _______ year term.

• 6

• 4

• 8

• 10