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IL Constitution Test Review

Total questions: 55

Worksheet time: 28mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which branch of government does the  Governor belong to?
a)
the Legislative Branch
b)
the Judicial Branch
c)
the Executive Branch
2.
Which branch of government does the Illinois Senate  belong to?
a)
the Legislative Branch
b)
the Judicial Branch
c)
the Executive Branch
3.
Which branch of government is the Illinois Circuit Courts?
a)
the Legislative Branch
b)
the Judicial Branch
c)
the Executive Branch
4.
Which of the following is NOT a duty of the General Assembly?
a)
Making laws            
b)
approving appointments 
c)
 appoint the governor 
d)
 initiate and try impeachment cases
5.
The governor of Illinois' term is for
a)
2 years
b)
4 years
c)
6 years
d)
8 years
6.
If the governor dies the ___________becomes governor.
a)
Secretary of State
b)
Lt. Governor
c)
Attorney General
d)
Comptroller
7.
To be the Governor you must be at least _____ years of age
a)
25
b)
30
c)
35
d)
40
8.
The power given to the cities and town in Illinois so that they may pass their own local ordinances is called
a)
Bill of rules
b)
home rule
c)
local movement legislature
d)
local legislature congress
9.
Which branch of government does the Illinois Supreme Court  belong to 
a)
the Legislative Branch
b)
the Judicial Branch
c)
the Executive Branch
10.
Which of the following is true for the governor of Illinois?
a)
cannot be reelected
b)
 is the chief executive officer
c)
helps makes laws
d)
Judge for impeachment cases
11.
How long does the governor have to consider a bill passed by the Illinois General Assembly?
a)
10 days
b)
30 days
c)
60 days 
d)
6 months
12.
In order to override the Governor's veto a ___ vote of both houses is necessary.
a)
3/5
b)
 3/4
c)
 7/8 
d)
unanimous
13.
Who has the power to appoint many state officials?
a)
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
b)
Governor 
c)
Lieutenant Governor  
d)
Secretary of State
14.
Who can veto a bill passed by the General Assembly?
a)
Illinois Supreme Court  
b)
Lieutenant Governor
c)
the voters  
d)
Governor  
15.
Which of these is NOT a duty of state government.
a)
Foreign affairs
b)
make laws
c)
conducts investigations
d)
acts on amendments to fed. Constitution
16.
Both the state and federal government have
a)
a vice-president as part of the executive branch
b)
two house in the legislative branch
c)
Supreme Court judges that serve for 10 years
17.
Which court is the general or main trail court in Illinois?
a)
Supreme court
b)
Circuit court
c)
Appellate Court 
d)
Probate Court
18.
Which of the following is the highest court in Illinois?
a)
Probate Court
b)
Appellate Court
c)
Circuit Court
d)
Supreme Court
19.
 Illinois became a state in
a)
1818
b)
1800
c)
1880
d)
1820
20.
 Illinois has had a total of ___ constitutions.
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
21.
What river forms the western border of IL?
a)
Illinois RIver
b)
Mississippi RIver
c)
Ohio River
d)
Kentucky RIver
22.
Which of the following do both the state and Federal Constitutions have in common?
a)
Bill of Rights
b)
been rewritten 3 times
c)
both have been around since 1787
d)
both were written by Thomas Jefferson
23.
The capital of Illinois is 
a)
Vandalia
b)
Chicago
c)
Springfield
d)
Peoria
24.
How many counties are there in Illinois?
a)
100
b)
102
c)
104
d)
106
25.

The governor is

a)

JB pritzker

b)

Bruce Rauner

c)

Bruce Quinn

d)

Jesse White

26.
Public issues that are put on a ballot are called
a)
initiatives
b)
recalls
c)
referendum
d)
bills
27.
How many houses are in the General Assembly?
a)
4
b)
3
c)
1
d)
2
28.
Most of the revenue for the state of Illinois is spent on which of the following?
a)
defense
b)
eeducation
c)
roads
d)
salaries
29.
Which branch of government does the The Lieutenant Governor belong to 
a)
the Legislative Branch
b)
the Judicial Branch
c)
the Executive Branch
30.
Which branch of government does the  Illinois House of Representatives belong to?
a)
the Legislative Branch
b)
the Judicial Branch
c)
the Executive Branch
31.
   Are appointed by the governor
a)
IL Senate
b)
IL House
c)
Both
d)
Neither
32.
 Have lawmaking responsibilities
a)
IL Senate
b)
IL House
c)
Both
d)
Neither
33.

Term is 4 years

a)

IL Senate

b)

IL House

c)

Both

d)

Neither

34.
 Elected by the people
a)
IL Senate
b)
IL House
c)
Both
d)
Neither
35.
 Have 118 members and 118 districts
a)
IL Senate
b)
IL House
c)
Both
d)
Neither
36.
 Have 59 members and 59 districts
a)
IL Senate
b)
IL House
c)
Both
d)
Neither
37.
Starts impeachment proceedings
a)
IL Senate
b)
IL House
c)
Both
d)
Neither
38.
  Meet in Springfield
a)
IL Senate
b)
IL House
c)
Both
d)
Neither
39.
Have women member
a)
IL Senate
b)
IL House
c)
Both
d)
Neither
40.
Must be at least 21 years of age
a)
IL Senate
b)
IL House
c)
Both
d)
Neither
41.
Are part of the General Assembly
a)
IL Senate
b)
IL House
c)
Both
d)
Neither
42.
 term is four years
a)
IL Senate
b)
IL House
c)
Both
d)
Neither
43.
 Declares laws unconstitutional
a)
IL Senate
b)
IL House
c)
Both
d)
Neither
44.
Illinois judges are selected by 
a)
the governor
b)
the people
c)
the supreme court
d)
the general assembly
45.
 term is two years
a)
IL Senate
b)
IL House
c)
Both
d)
Neither
46.
Voting is
a)
a constitutional right
b)
mandatory
c)
unimportant
d)
only for those over 30
47.
How many capitals has Illinois had?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
48.

Which of the following is NOT a requirement to vote in Illinois?

a)

Live in voting district at least 30 days before election.

b)

Must be a natural born citizen.

c)

registered to vote

d)

Must be at least 18 years old on the date of the general election.

49.

A bill must be read on _____ different days in each house before it can be voted on.

a)

one

b)

two

c)

three

d)

four

50.

Amendments to the Illinois Constitution may be proposed by which of the following

a)

Constitutional convention

b)

General Assembly

c)

Supreme Court

d)

the governor

51.

To vote in an Illinois general election a person must be:

a)

a citizen, 18 years old, an illinois resident for 30 day and registered to vote

b)

a citizen, 18 years old, an illinois resident for 1 year and registered to vote

c)

a citizen, 21 years old, an illinois resident for 2 years and registered to vote

d)

a citizen, 21 years old, no state residency required and registered to vote

52.

Both the Illinois Constitution and the Federal Constitution have

a)

Bill of Rights

b)

section on voting

c)

27 amendments

d)

sectionon education

53.

What county do you live in?

a)

Vermillion

b)

Iroquois

c)

Ford

d)

Kankakee

54.

On the first Tuesday in Nov. on even numbered years is the ________________ election.

a)

primary

b)

school board

c)

general

d)

county

55.

What town is our county seat?

a)

Milford

b)

Cissna Park

c)

Watseka

d)

Kankakee

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