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WorksheetsIllinois Constitution Review
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
Who is the current comptroller for the state of Illinois?
Susan Mendoza
Jesse White
John Cullerton
Kwame Raoul
The legislative branch of Illinois is called what?
the Legislature
General Assembly
House of Representatives
Governor's Office
Current lieutenant governor of Illinois
J.B. Pritzker
Juliana Stratton
Michael Frerichs
Susan Mendoza
Bills passed by the General Assembly must be presented to the governor within what time period after their passage?
7 Days
21 Days
30 Days
3 Months
Which of the following is NOT power of the Secretary of State for Illinois?
Maintaining official records of the General Assembly
Issuing license plates
Maintaining tax records
Registering corporations
What vote is required to override the Governor's veto?
Unanimous
Majority only
3/5 vote
2/3 vote
How many counties does Illinois have?
59
102
118
204
What is the title for the executive department that serves as the banker for Illinois?
Comptroller
Attorney General
Lt. Governor
Treasurer
What year did Illinois become a state?
1788
1808
1818
1828
What is the term of office for a state senator or state representative?
one year
two years
three years
four years
Government power in Illinois is separated into:
2 branches of government - executive and judicial
3 branches of government - executive, judicial, and legislative
4 branches of government - executive, judicial, legislative, and local
Delegated and enumerated powers
The Illinois House and Senate (legislative branch) is called:
The Congress
The General Assembly
The Cabinet
The Parliament
In order for a bill to become a law in Illinois, what must happen?
The bill must pass both the House and the Senate by a majority vote
The bill must pass both the House and the Senate by a majority vote and then must be signed by the Governor
The bill must pass both the House and the Senate by a ⅗ vote and then must be signed by the Governor
The bill must pass both the House and the Senate, be signed by the Governor and then must be approved by the Supreme Court
Which of the following state officers has the authority in Illinois to issue driver’s licenses?
Governor
Treasurer
Secretary of State
Attorney General
Which of the following state officers is the chief executive of the state?
Governor
Treasurer
Secretary of State
Attorney General
Which of the following state officers handles the money requirements of the state?
Governor
Treasurer
Secretary of State
Attorney General
Which of the following state officers is the chief legal officer of the state?
Governor
Treasurer
Secretary of State
Attorney General
Which of the following state officers completes assignments for the Governor?
Governor
Treasurer
Secretary of State
Lieutenant Governor
Where is the state capitol of Illinois?
Vandalia
Chicago
Peoria
Springfield
To vote in an election in Illinois, a person must be:
18 years old, a U.S. citizen, and a resident of Illinois for 180 days prior to the election
18 years old, a U.S. citizen, a resident of Illinois for 30 days prior to the election, and registered to vote
21 years old, a U.S. citizen, and a resident of Illinois for 60 days prior to the election
18 years old, a resident of the U.S. for 14 years, a citizen of Illinois for 1 year, and registered to vote
What are the 3 Branches of Government?
Legislative, Executive, & Judicial
Circuit, Appellate, & Supreme
Oak, Maple, & Elm
Town, State, & Federal
What is the main job of the Legislative Branch?
To make laws
To enforce laws
To interpret laws
To ignore laws
What id the state Legislative Branch also known as?
Congress
The Constitution
General Assembly
The Other Guys
What are the qualifications to be a member of the General Assembly?
25 years old, citizen of U.S. For 7 years, & live in the state
30 years old, citizen of U.S. for 9 years, and live in the state
35 years old, Natural Born Citizen, and live in U.S. for 14 years
21 years old, resident of the district for 2 years, & a citizen of the U.S.
The term of office for a member of the House of Representative is?
2 years
4 years
6 years
8 years
The term of office for a member of the Senate is?
2 years
4 years
6 years
8 years
Who is the leader of the House of Representatives?
The Speaker of the House
The President of the Senate
The Governor
The President of the U.S.
Who is the leader of the Senate?
The Speaker of the House
The President of the Senate
The Governor
The President of the U.S.
How does a bill become a law?
The people vote for it
The Governor says so
The President says so
Passes both Houses and signed by the Governor
Who is the Governor of Illinois?
J.B. Pritzker
Donald Trump
Joe Biden
Martin Hopkins
The Governor is also known as -
The Chief Executive of the State
Commander-In-Chief of the State Militia
Chief Legislator of the State
All of them
Who is the second in command for the State?
Vice President
El Segundo
Lt. Governor
Assistant Principal
What are the 3 levels of courts in the state?
Circuit, Appellate, and Supreme
Legislative, Executive, and Judicial
Village, State, and Federal
Basketball, Volleyball, and tennis
How long is a state supreme court justice elected for?
5 years
7 years
10 years
12 years
How many votes are required in the General Assembly to override a veto?
2/3
3/4
3/5
4/5
How old must you be to vote?
16
18
21
25
When is election day?
The first Tuesday after the first Monday in odd numbered years
The first Tuesday in November in even numbered years.
The first Monday in November in even numbered years
The first Tuesday after the first Monday in November in even numbered years
What can prevent you from voting?
Military Duty
Being in Prison
Being too old
Jury Duty
What vote is needed for a bill to pass in both houses of the Legislative Branch?
Minority
100%
Majority
25%
What is the job of the Executive Branch?
Make the laws
Interpret the laws
Carry out laws/ enforce the laws
Break the laws
What branch of government includes the Governor?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Who can grant pardons and reprieves?
Mayor
Senator
Representative
Governor
What Branch of the government is the Secretary of State a part of?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
What is the main job of the Judicial Branch?
interpret the laws
make the laws
enforce the laws
break the laws
What is the highest court in the state of Illinois?
Illinois Nachos Supreme
Illinois Appellate Court
Illinois District Court
Illinois Supreme Court
What are the general trial courts called?
circuit court
general court
basketball court
federal court
What type of court would your case be heard in if you appeal the court ruling?
District Court
Appellate Court
Supreme Court
Volleyball Court
How old do you have to be to vote?
35
25
21
18
What location has NOT been an Illinois Capital?
Kaskaskia
Champaign
Vandalia
Springfield
How many senators are in the Illinois General Assembly?
100
435
118
59
