WorksheetsIllinois Constitution Review 18-19
Total questions: 45
Worksheet time: 23mins
Which freedom/right allows citizens to protest when you think the government has done something wrong?
Freedom to express yourself
Freedom to worship as you wish
Right to a prompt, fair trial by jury
Right to run for elected office
Which freedom/right allows you to follow any religion you wish?
Freedom to express yourself
Freedom to worship as you wish
Right to a prompt fair trail by jury
Right to run for elected office
Which freedom/right states that you are innocent until proven guilty?
Freedom to express yourself
Freedom to worship as you wish
Right to a prompt, fair trial by jury
Right to run for elected office
Which freedom/right can be taken away if you are a danger to others or have been convicted of a crime?
Freedom to express yourself
Freedom to worship as you wish
Right to run for elected office
Right to keep and bear arms
Which freedom/right are extended to US citizens if you want to voted into a position in the government?
Freedom to express yourself
Right to a prompt, fair trial by jury
Right to run for elected office
Right to keep and bear arms
What responsibility states that citizens should learn about candidates running for office?
Stay informed
Participate in the democratic process
Respect the rights, beliefs, and opinions of others.
Serve on a jury
What responsibility allows for our leaders to hear our voice, usually for to determine what needs to be done? This is usually done through voting.
Stay informed
Participate in the democratic process
Respect the rights, beliefs, and opinions of others.
Respect the rights, beliefs, and opinions of others.
What responsibility states that respect between cultures is necessary to preserve liberty and freedom for future generations?
Stay informed
Participate in the democratic process
Respect the rights, beliefs, and opinions of others.
Serve on a jury
What responsibility requires citizens to serve, with a group of other citizens, to determine guilt or innocence in court cases if they are called upon?
Stay informed
Participate in the democratic process
Respect the rights, beliefs, and opinions of others.
Serve on a jury
What responsibility allows you to volunteer to protect our country in the military? Citizens can also serve in roles that do not ask you to fight such as helping the environment, education, and/or health care.
Stay informed
Respect the rights, beliefs, and opinions of others.
Respect the rights, beliefs, and opinions of others.
Defend the country
What year did Illinois get admitted into the Union?
1637
1787
1818
1868
What city was selected as Illinois first capital?
Kaskaskia
Vandalia
Chicago
Springfield
How many constitutions has Illinois had in it's history?
1
2
3
4
What is the primary responsibility of the legislative branch?
Make the laws
Administer justice
Interpret the law
Enforce the law
Who is responsible for starting impeachment proceedings in Illinois?
House of Representatives
Senate
Executive Branch
Supreme Court
Who is responsible for trying impeachment proceedings in Illinois?
House of Representatives
Senate
Executive Branch
Supreme Court
What is the name for the main body of the legislative branch in the state of Illinois?
General Assembly
Congress
House of Representatives
Senate
How many state senators are there in Illinois?
18
50
59
118
How many state representatives are there in Illinois?
18
50
59
118
What is the term length for an Illinois state senator?
2 years
4 years
6 years
8 years
What is the term length for an Illinois state representatives?
2 years
4 years
6 years
8 years
Who is the presiding officer of the IL House of Representatives?
President
Speaker
Governor
Attorney General
Who is the presiding officer of the IL State Senate?
President
Speaker
Governor
Attorney General
How many days does the legislative branch have to send a passed bill to the governor for approval?
10 days
30 days
60 days
90 days
What happens if the governor does not sign or veto a passed bill within 60 days?
The bill is automatically vetoed
The bill automatically becomes a law
The legislature has to change the bill
The governor has to offer suggested changes
What groups seek to inform and influence lawmakers?
General Assembly
Lobbies
Corporations
Judicial Branch
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the governor?
Deliver the State of the State Address
Approve appointments made by the Supreme Court
Submit the state budget
Commander-in-Chief of the National Guard
What type of veto refers to the governor rejecting the entire bill?
Regular Veto
Item Veto
Amendatory Veto
Presidential Veto
What type of veto refers to the governor rejecting only part of the bill?
Regular Veto
Item Veto
Amendatory Veto
Presidential Veto
What type of veto refers to the governor suggesting additions to a bill?
Regular Veto
Item Veto
Amendatory Veto
Presidential Veto
Who serves as governor if the governor cannot carry out his/her duties?
Lt. Governor
Attorney General
Secretary of State
Treasurer
Who provides legal representation for the state?
Lt. Governor
Attorney General
Secretary of State
Comptroller
Who has the responsibility of issuing licenses to Illinois-registered motor vehicles and their drivers?
Lt. Governor
Attorney General
Secretary of State
Comptroller
Who makes payments into and out of the funds held by the treasurer?
Lt. Governor
Attorney General
Secretary of State
Comptroller
What is the primary responsibility of the executive branch?
Make the law
Enforce the law
Interpret the law
Administer the law
Who is responsible for the safekeeping and investment of monies and securities for the state?
Attorney General
Secretary of State
Comptroller
Treasurer
What is the primary responsibility of the judicial branch?
Interpret the law
Make the law
Enforce the law
Approve appointments by the governor
What level of court serves as the general trial courts for the state?
Circuit Court
District Court
Court of Appeals
Appellate Court
What court hears appeals from the general trial courts?
Circuit Court
District Court
Court of Appeals
Appellate Court
What is the highest court in Illinois?
Circuit Court
District Court
Supreme Court
Appellate Court
How many judicial districts are there in Illinois?
three districts
four districts
five districts
six districts
What type of election allows citizens to select candidates to represent their chosen party in the general election?
Primary
General
Presidential
Local
What is the minimum voting age requirement in primary elections?
16
17
18
19
How long does someone have to live in their current district before the general election?
10 days
20 days
30 days
40 days
Public issues voted on by citizens are referred to as:
Referendums
Amendments
Elections
Reductions
