Copy of Whitten IL Quiz Lessons 7 & 8

The term of an Illinois Supreme Court justice is ____ years.

• 2
• 4
• 6
• 10

Illinois trial courts which use juries are

• Appellate courts
• Supreme Court
• Circuit courts
• Special courts

Which of the following is not a requirement to be a judge in Illinois?

• must be a citizen
• must be a licensed attorney
• must live in the district in which they serve
• must be appointed by the President

Illinois Supreme Court Justices, Appellate Court and Circuit Court judges are:

• Appointed
• Elected
• Manufactured
• Boring

A decision has been made by an Illinois Appellate court about a case. The appeal of this decision would most likely be heard by

• State Circuit court
• U.S. Supreme Court
• Illinois Supreme Court
• U.S. District Court

To be a voter in Illinois, a person must be at least ____ years old.

• 16
• 18
• 21
• 25

To vote in an election, a person must be a resident in their district at least ____ days before the election.

• 20
• 25
• 28
• 30

The method of nominating candidates where voters must declare which party’s ballot they want is called a/an ____________ primary.

• open
• closed
• secret
• convention

Illinois uses ____________ primary elections.

• open
• closed
• secret
• convention

Which of the following would be an example of an issue that could be placed on a referendum?

• an idea for a new law
• a constitutional amendment
• a tax increase for schools
• re-election of judges