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WorksheetsIllinois Constitution part 2
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 3600secs
Name
Class
Date
1.
Who can veto a bill passed by the Illinois legislature?
a)
Illinois Supreme Court
b)
the Voters
c)
the Governor
d)
Lt. Governor
2.
If the governor dies, who becomes governor?
a)
Secretary of State
b)
Attorney General
c)
Lieutenant Governor
d)
Speaker of the House
3.
How are Illinois judges usually selected?
a)
by the governor
b)
by the people
c)
by lottery
d)
by the Illinois legislature
4.
The highest court in Illinois is the. . .
a)
Illinois Supreme Court
b)
Appellate Court
c)
Circuit Court
d)
Criminal Court
5.
How long does the governor have to consider a bill passed by the Illinois legislature?
a)
10 days
b)
30 days
c)
60 days
d)
3 months
6.
If the Illinois legislature wishes to pass a bill over a veto, what vote is necessary?
a)
three-fifths
b)
two-thirds
c)
majority
d)
unanimous
7.
Which court is the general trial court of Illinois?
a)
Supreme Court
b)
Circuit Court
c)
Appellate Court
d)
Civil Court
8.
The legislative department of Illinois government is called. . .
a)
the governor's office
b)
the Congress
c)
the General Assembly
d)
the Illinois Supreme Court
9.
How many judges sit on the Illinois Supreme Court?
a)
12
b)
9
c)
7
d)
5
10.
Bills passed by the Illinois legislature must be presented to the Governor within how long?
a)
10 days
b)
30 days
c)
60 days
d)
3 months
11.
How long is the term of Illinois executive branch officers?
a)
6 years
b)
4 years
c)
2 years
d)
10 years
12.
How old must one be to run for an executive branch position in Illinois?
a)
21 years old
b)
25 years old
c)
30 years old
d)
35 years old
13.
The main duty of the members of the legislature is
a)
make the laws for the state of Illinois
b)
carry out the laws of Illinois
c)
run for re-election every two years
d)
all of these
14.
Which one of the following is not a qualification to be a judge in Illinois?
a)
resident of the district from which selected
b)
have a private law practice
c)
U.S. Citizen
d)
licensed attorney in the state of Illinois
15.
The main duty of the executive branch official of Illinois is
a)
to enforce state laws
b)
conduct trials
c)
make laws for the people of Illinois
d)
spend public funds for the public good
16.
What are lobbies?
a)
organized groups seeking to run for office
b)
an entrance to a building
c)
members of the General Assembly
d)
organized groups seeking to influence lawmakers
17.
Illinois Supreme Court justices. . .
a)
are elected by the people & serve 10 yr terms
b)
elected by the people 7 serve 4 yr terms
c)
are appointed by the governor & serves for life
d)
are appointed by the governor 7 serve for 6 yrs.
18.
How many years between Constitutional Conventions if one isn't called by the General Assembly?
a)
5 years
b)
10 years
c)
20 years
d)
there is no determined amount of time
19.
Which branch is the Illinois Governor a part of?
a)
Legislative
b)
Judicial
c)
Executive
20.
Which branch is the Illinois House of Representatives a part of?
a)
Legislative
b)
Judicial
c)
Executive
21.
Which branch is the Illinois Senate a part of?
a)
Legislative
b)
Judicial
c)
Executive
22.
Which branch is the Illinois Supreme Court a part of?
a)
Legislative
b)
Judicial
c)
Executive
23.
Which branch is the Illinois Lt. Governor a part of?
a)
Legislative
b)
Judicial
c)
Executive
24.
Which branch is the Illinois Circuit Courts a part of?
a)
Legislative
b)
Judicial
c)
Executive
25.
Meet in Springfield
a)
Illinois Senate
b)
Illinois House of Representatives
c)
Both Senate and the House
d)
Neither the Senate or the House
26.
Have women members
a)
Illinois Senate
b)
Illinois House of Representatives
c)
Both Senate and the House
d)
Neither the Senate or the House
27.
Do not get paid
a)
Illinois Senate
b)
Illinois House of Representatives
c)
Both Senate and the House
d)
Neither the Senate or the House
28.
Start impeachment proceedings
a)
Illinois Senate
b)
Illinois House of Representatives
c)
Both Senate and the House
d)
Neither the Senate or the House
29.
Term is 4 years
a)
Illinois Senate
b)
Illinois House of Representatives
c)
Both Senate and the House
d)
Neither the Senate or the House
30.
Term is 2 years
a)
Illinois Senate
b)
Illinois House of Representatives
c)
Both Senate and the House
d)
Neither the Senate or the House
31.
The governor is the chief officer
a)
Illinois Senate
b)
Illinois House of Representatives
c)
Both Senate and the House
d)
Neither the Senate or the House
32.
The speaker is the chief officer
a)
Illinois Senate
b)
Illinois House of Representatives
c)
Both Senate and the House
d)
Neither the Senate or the House
33.
Approves appointments of the governor
a)
Illinois Senate
b)
Illinois House of Representatives
c)
Both Senate and the House
d)
Neither the Senate or the House
34.
Must be 21 years old or older to serve
a)
Illinois Senate
b)
Illinois House of Representatives
c)
Both Senate and the House
d)
Neither the Senate or the House
35.
Are appointed by the governor
a)
Illinois Senate
b)
Illinois House of Representatives
c)
Both Senate and the House
d)
Neither the Senate or the House
36.
Make laws the treat other state's citizens differently than Illinois citizens
a)
Illinois Senate
b)
Illinois House of Representatives
c)
Both Senate and the House
d)
Neither the Senate or the House
37.
Declares laws unconstitutional
a)
Illinois Senate
b)
Illinois House of Representatives
c)
Both Senate and the House
d)
Neither the Senate or the House
38.
Have lawmaking responsibilities
a)
Illinois Senate
b)
Illinois House of Representatives
c)
Both Senate and the House
d)
Neither the Senate or the House
39.
Elected by the people
a)
Illinois Senate
b)
Illinois House of Representatives
c)
Both Senate and the House
d)
Neither the Senate or the House
40.
Have 118 members
a)
Illinois Senate
b)
Illinois House of Representatives
c)
Both Senate and the House
d)
Neither the Senate or the House
41.
Have 59 members
a)
Illinois Senate
b)
Illinois House of Representatives
c)
Both Senate and the House
d)
Neither the Senate or the House
42.
Is part of the Illinois General Assembly
a)
Illinois Senate
b)
Illinois House of Representatives
c)
Both Senate and the House
d)
Neither the Senate or the House
43.
What is the correct order of succession to the office of the Governor?
a)
Lt. Gov. -> Sec. of State -> Atty. Gen.
b)
Lt. Gov. -> Atty. Gen. -> Sec. of State
c)
Atty. Gen. -> Lt. Gov. -> Sec. of State
d)
Sec. of State -> Atty. Gen. -> Lt. Gov.
44.
Any duties assigned by the Governor
a)
Lt. Governor
b)
Attorney General
c)
Secretary of State
d)
Comptroller
45.
Invests the state's tax money
a)
Treasurer
b)
Attorney General
c)
Secretary of State
d)
Comptroller
46.
Issues vehicle license plates
a)
Treasurer
b)
Attorney General
c)
Secretary of State
d)
Comptroller
47.
Pays the state's bills
a)
Treasurer
b)
Attorney General
c)
Secretary of State
d)
Comptroller
48.
Can grant reprieves and pardons
a)
Governor
b)
Attorney General
c)
Secretary of State
d)
Lt. Governor
49.
State Archivist (Historian)
a)
Governor
b)
Attorney General
c)
Secretary of State
d)
Lt. Governor
50.
The state's chief legal officer
a)
Governor
b)
Attorney General
c)
Secretary of State
d)
Lt. Governor
51.
State's banker
a)
Comptroller
b)
Attorney General
c)
Secretary of State
d)
Treasurer
52.
Issues payroll checks to state employees
a)
Comptroller
b)
Attorney General
c)
Secretary of State
d)
Treasurer
53.
Appoints people to offices and vacancies
a)
Governor
b)
Attorney General
c)
Secretary of State
d)
Lt. Governor
54.
Maintains the state capitol building
a)
Governor
b)
Attorney General
c)
Secretary of State
d)
Lt. Governor
55.
Represents the state in court
a)
Governor
b)
Attorney General
c)
Secretary of State
d)
Comptroller
56.
Acts as governor's representative in Governor's absence
a)
Lt. Governor
b)
Attorney General
c)
Secretary of State
d)
Comptroller
57.
Proposes state budget
a)
Lt. Governor
b)
Governor
c)
Treasurer
d)
Comptroller
58.
Commander-in-chief of state's militia
a)
Lt. Governor
b)
Governor
c)
Treasurer
d)
Comptroller
59.
Chairs many boards, committees and councils
a)
Lt. Governor
b)
Governor
c)
Secretary of State
d)
Attorney General
60.
Where is the closest circuit court to Fairfield?
a)
Wayne County Courthouse
b)
Benton, Illinois
c)
Mt. Vernon, Illinois
d)
Chicago, Illinois
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