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WorksheetsIllinois Constitution
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 30mins
Illinois' present Constitution was adopted in
1818
1865
1970
1976
To vote in an Illinois general election you must be
a citizen, 18 years old, resident for 30 days, registered to vote
a citizen, 18 years old, resident for 1 year, registered to vote
a citizen, 21 years old, resident for 2 years, registered to vote
a citizen, 21 years old, registered to vote
How many Constitutions has Illinois had?
2
3
4
6
Who can veto a bill passed by the General Assembly?
Governor
Lieutenant Governor
Illinois Supreme Court
voters of the state
How are Illinois judges usually selected?
by the Illinois General Assembly
by the people
by lottery
by the governor
Amendments to the Illinois Constitution may be proposed by which of the following?
A Constitutional Convention
The General Assembly
The Supreme Court
Constitutional Convention & General Assembly
Who has the power to appoint many state officials?
Lieutenant Governor
Secretary of State
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
Governor
Which of the following is NOT a duty of the General Assembly?
making laws
interpreting the state constitution
approving appointments
initiate and try impeachment cases
How long does the governor have to consider a bill passed by the General Assembly?
30 days
60 days
90 days
no specific deadline
A bill must be read on ____different days in each house before it can be voted on.
two
three
ten
twenty
The governor of Illinois:
is elected for six years
cannot be reelected
heads the legislative branch
is the chief executive officer
If the governor dies, who becomes governor?
Secretary of State
Attorney General
Lieutenant Governor
Speaker of the House
The highest court in Illinois is the:
Supreme Court
Appellate Court
Circuit Court
Criminal Court
Which court is the general or main trial court in Illinois?
Supreme Court
Appellate Court
Circuit Court
Probate Court
If the General Assembly wishes to pass a bill over a veto, what vote is necessary?
unanimous
three-fourths
one-half
three-fifths
Which of the following is NOT an example of a service provided by a local government?
building and zoning regulations
road construction
recreational facilities
military protection
The power given to the cities and towns in Illinois so they may pass their own local ordinances is called:
home rule
bill of rules
local movement legislature
local legislative congress
When did Illinois become a state?
1818
1840
1970
1888
The Illinois General Assembly cannot be called into special session.
true
false
The governor is allowed to use an item veto to approve only parts of a bill.
true
false
The money manager of the state is the Secretary of State.
true
false
There are 102 counties in Illinois.
TRUE
FALSE
Public issues that are on put on a ballot are called referendums.
TRUE
FALSE
In some cases, voters that are 17 years old may vote in primary elections.
FALSE
TRUE
The state of Illinois has nine Supreme Court Justices.
True
FALSE
The governor is the Commander in Chief of the state militia.
TRUE
FALSE
A governor's term lasts four years.
TRUE
FALSE
In the mayor-and-council form of government, a hired manager is the chief city officer.
TRUE
FALSE
The governor must be 40 years of age or older.
TRUE
FALSE
Both the state and federal government have two houses in the legislative branch.
TRUE
False
Foreign affairs are the duty of state government.
true
false
The capital of Illinois is Chicago
true
false
The largest item of spending is Highways
TRUE
FALSE
Both the Illinois Constitution and the United States Constitution have a Bill of Rights
TRUE
FALSE
Who is the governor of Illinois?
Bruce Rauner
Jesse White
JB Pritzker
Lori Lightfoot
Who in the executive branch is the legal officer of the state?
Attorney General
Governor
Comptroller
Secretary of State
In Illinois, general elections are always held in even-numbered years on the Tuesday following the first Monday of ______
October
November
December
January
A _____________ is defined as a city, village, or town, created to provide services that residents need or desire.
Township
County
Municipality
District
Illinois Supreme Court
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Illinois Senate
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Illinois House of Representatives
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Illinois Governor
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Illinois Lieutenant Governor
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Secretary of State
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Illinois Circuit Court
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Have lawmaking responsibilities
Senate
House
Neither
Both
The speaker is the chief officer
Senate
House
Neither
Both
Start impeachment proceedings
Senate
House
Neither
Both
Term is 4 years
Senate
House
Neither
Both
Term is 2 years
Senate
House
Neither
Both
Receive the same salary as the governor
Senate
House
Neither
Both
Have 59 members
Senate
House
Neither
Both
Have 118 members and 118 districts
Senate
House
Neither
Both
Elected by the people
Senate
House
Neither
Both
Declares laws unconstitutional
Senate
House
Neither
Both
Makes laws that treat other state's citizens differently than Illinois citizens.
Senate
House
Neither
Both
Are appointed by the governor
Senate
House
Neither
Both
Must be 21 years of age or older
Senate
House
Neither
Both
Meet in Springfield
Senate
House
Neither
Both
Are part of the Illinois General Assembly
Senate
House
Neither
Both
