Exploring the IL Legislative Branch

Which U.S. President is commemorated with a statue outside the Illinois General Assembly?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Abraham Lincoln

• Theodore Roosevelt

What is the primary job of the Illinois General Assembly?

• To interpret laws

• To make laws for Illinois residents

• To enforce laws

• To manage state finances

Which state has a unicameral legislature?

• Nebraska

• Montana

• Massachusetts

• Oregon

How many seats are there in the Illinois Senate?

• 59

• 100

• 435

• 118

How many legislative districts are there in Illinois?

• 435

• 18

• 59

• 118

Who is the current Illinois Senator from legislative district number 32?

• Stephen Wreck

• Craig Wilcox

• John Doe

• Jane Smith

What is the term length for an Illinois House of Representatives member?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• 8 years

What is the minimum age requirement to serve in the Illinois General Assembly?

• 30 years

• 25 years

• 21 years

• 18 years

What happens if the Illinois Governor vetoes a bill?

• The bill is sent to the U.S. Congress

• The bill goes back to the General Assembly for a possible override

• The bill is sent to the Illinois Supreme Court

• The bill is automatically discarded

Who presides over the Illinois Senate until the Illinois Senate President is chosen?

• The Illinois Secretary of State

• The Illinois Speaker of the House

• The Governor

• The Chief Justice of the Illinois Supreme Court