Illinois Constitution Review

What year did Illinois become a state?

• 1776

• 1818

• 1865

• 1901

Which of the following was NOT a capital of Illinois?

• Kaskaskia

• Vandalia

• Springfield

• Chicago

What is the state bird of Illinois?

• Robin

• Cardinal

• Blue Jay

• Eagle

True or False: The Mississippi River borders Illinois.

• True

• False

What is the official nickname of Illinois?

• The Prairie State

• The Land of Lincoln

• The Corn State

• The Heartland

What is the name of Illinois' legislative body?

• Congress

• Parliament

• General Assembly

• House of Lords

How many state senators does Illinois have?

• 50

• 59

• 100

• 118

How many state representatives does Illinois have?

• 50

• 59

• 100

• 118

What are the qualifications to be an Illinois State Senator?

• U.S. citizen, at least 21 years old, resident of Illinois for 2 years

• U.S. citizen, at least 30 years old, resident of Illinois for 5 years

• U.S. citizen, at least 18 years old, resident of Illinois for 1 year

• U.S. citizen, at least 25 years old, resident of Illinois for 3 years

True or False: Illinois' General Assembly is made up of the Senate and House of Representatives.

• True

• False