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Outcome 4 Review

Total questions: 29

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The Illinois General Assembly is most similar to what at the federal level?

a)

Supreme Court

b)

Congress

c)

President

d)

V.P

2.

Supreme Court Justices are appointed by the President, how do judges in Illinois get their job?

a)

appointed

b)

elected

c)

assigned

d)

sworn in

3.

What is the main purpose of the Illinois General Assembly?

a)

enforce state laws

b)

judge state laws

c)

create state laws

d)

appoint state officials

4.

Choose the correct order for the budget process in the state of Illinois:

a)
  1. 1st step:  The governor drafts it   2nd step: Legislature either changes, approves, or denies it

b)
  1. 1st step:  The public drafts it       2nd step:  Governor either changes, approves, or denies it

c)
  1. 1st step:  The governor drafts it   2nd step:  Attorney general approves it

d)
  1. 1st step:  The general assembly drafts it  2nd step: The governor approves it

5.
  1. What is the purpose of home rule?

a)
  1. Let local communities get rid of due process.

b)
  1. Have the governor choose judges for the state instead of the President.

c)
  1. To have the governor go against the President if necessary.

d)
  1. To have local governments make laws/taxing without needing state approval.

6.

Which of these Illinois state executive offices most acts like a Vice President?

a)
  1. Comptroller

b)
  1. Governor litigator

c)
  1. Attorney General

d)
  1. Lt. Governor

7.

Mellin needs to change his height/weight on his driver’s license at the DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles.) Which branch of Illinois state government would be responsible for this?

a)
  1. Legislative Branch

b)
  1. Executive Branch

c)
  1. Judicial Branch

d)

Illinois Branch

8.

Kali has gotten a ticket for speeding, and now awaits a court date for traffic court. Which branch of Illinois state government would be responsible for this?


a)

Executive

b)

Legislative

c)

Judicial

d)

Illinois

9.

Emma’s petty trespassing case was heard for the first time in the Illinois court system. Which level of court was this?


a)

Illinois Supreme Court

b)

Circuit Court

c)

Appellate Court

d)

Illinois

10.

This court level in the state of Illinois deals with state constitutionality:

a)

Supreme Court

b)

Circuit Court

c)

Appellate Court

d)

Illinois

11.

What is a voting barrier?

a)

voting rights

b)

barricade in the road

c)

blocks you from leaving your house to go to the polls

d)

restricts you from voting

12.

What is NOT an example of a voting barrier?

a)
  1. Literacy tests

b)
  1. Citizenship status

c)
  1. Poll taxes

d)
  1. Polling place intimidation

13.

Which two groups did not have voting rights in the beginning of the U.S Government?

a)

Whites and Native Americans

b)

Women and African Americans

c)

Woman and Native Americans

d)

Whites and African Americans

14.

The 24th amendment made this voting barrier (obstacle) illegal and unconstitutional. 

                    


a)

Voting in your precinct

                

b)

    Mail-in ballots

                    

c)

Identification requirements

            

d)

      Poll taxes

15.

Landmark federal legislation (laws) designed in response to discrimination of African American voters and to enforce the 15th Amendment.

a)

           Affirmative Action resolution

        


b)

     CRA

                                    

c)

Voting Rights Act of 1965

d)

NAACP v. Button

16.

Type of election that eliminates presidential candidates so that there is only one running for President from their political party.


a)

Secondary

b)

Primary

c)

Run-off

d)

Dietary

17.

Which are requirements to be able to vote in Illinois

a)

-17 years old

-citizen

-live in precinct

-in jail

b)

-18 years old

-citizen

-registered to vote in Florida

c)

-18 years old

-citizen

-live in precinct

-not serving time or in jail

18.

Grass-roots politicians would best be described as…


a)

Politicians who are recruited by a major political party

                

            

               


b)

    Career politicians

c)

         A politician whose goal is to be president

d)

     Self-starters politicians

19.

How have elections changed over time?

a)

social media/internet

b)

newspapers

c)

door-to-door campaigning

d)

it hasn't changed

20.

This type of election only takes place if no candidate receives a majority vote in the general election.


a)

primary

b)

secondary

c)

run-off

d)

election

21.

Which of the is NOT an option for voting in Illinois

a)
  1. Early voting

b)
  1. Late voting

c)
  1. Mail-In Voting

d)
  1. Voting the day of the general election

22.

Which side of the political spectrum supports social and communal responsibility to ensure equality?

a)

Left - Liberal

b)

Right-Conservative

c)

Middle-Moderate

23.

Which side of the political spectrum believes the government should act traditionally and play less of a role in its citizens’ lives?

a)

Left - Liberal

b)

Right-Conservative

c)

Middle-Moderate

24.

Which side of the political spectrum are you on if you have beliefs that align with the left and right?

a)

left - liberal

b)

right - conservative

c)

middle - moderate

25.

Which of the following is NOT true of political parties?

a)
  1. They’ve been around since Day 1 of the United States government.

b)
  1. Overtime, they have become central to American democracy.

c)
  1. They nominate candidates and finalize their platforms. 

d)
  1. They inform citizens of the ideals of candidates running for office. 

26.

 An overview of a party’s agenda outlining its position on issues is called the

a)

party platform

b)

political party

c)

linkage institution

d)

bipartisan policy

27.

 The United States has a two party system of political parties. What are those two parties?


a)

left and right

b)

Whigs and Radicals

c)

Democrats and Republicans

d)

lefties and righties

28.

Which is NOT true about interest groups?

a)

They are like-minded groups of people who want their voice heard

b)

They attempt to pass legislation to protect their interests

c)
  1. They give citizens a voice since it’s difficult to be a part of the lawmaking process

d)
  1. They are groups of people that advise the President on important issues.

29.

What IS true of a Lobbyist?

a)
  1. A person who represents a  special interest group and tries to influence legislation.

b)
  1. Someone who makes laws as a US Representative or US Senator.

c)
  1. Someone who keeps track of the President’s whereabouts and trips around the country.

d)
  1. Someone who grants pardons and approves treaties.