WorksheetsIL Constitution Test
Total questions: 56
Worksheet time: 28mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
1. Illinois' present Constitution was adopted in...
a)
1818
b)
1865
c)
1970
d)
1976
2.
2. To vote in an Illinois general election, a person must be:
a)
a citizen, 18 years old, an IL resident for 30 days, and registered to vote
b)
a citizen, 18 years old, an IL resident for 1 year, and registered to vote
c)
a citizen, 21 years old, an IL resident for 2 years, and registered to vote
d)
a citizen, 21 years old, no residency requirement, and registered to vote
3.
3. How many constitutions has IL had?
a)
2
b)
3
c)
4
d)
6
4.
4. Who can veto a bill passed by the General Assembly?
a)
Governor
b)
Lieutenant Governor
c)
IL Supreme Court
d)
The voters of the state
5.
5. How are Illinois judges usually selected?
a)
By the General Assembly
b)
by the people
c)
by lottery
d)
by the governor
6.
6. Who has the power to appoint many state officials?
a)
Lieutenant Governor
b)
Secretary of State
c)
Chief justice of the Supreme Court
d)
Governor
7.
7. Which of the following is NOT a duty of the General Assembly?
a)
making laws
b)
interpreting the state constitution
c)
approving appointments
d)
initiate and try impeachment cases
8.
8. How long does the Governor have to consider a bill passed by the General Assembly?
a)
30 days
b)
60 days
c)
90 days
d)
no deadline
9.
9. A bill must be read on_____ different days in each house before it can be voted on.
a)
2
b)
3
c)
10
d)
20
10.
10. Who is the chief executive officer of Illinois?
a)
The Governor
b)
The Chief Justice
c)
Secretary of State
d)
Treasurer
11.
11. If the governor dies, who becomes governor?
a)
Secretary of State
b)
Attorney General
c)
Lieutenant Governor
d)
Speaker of the House
12.
12. The highest court in Illinois is the...
a)
Supreme Court
b)
Appellate Court
c)
Circuit Court
d)
Criminal Court
13.
13. Which court is the general or main trial court in Illinois?
a)
Supreme Court
b)
Appellate Court
c)
Circuit Court
d)
Probate Court
14.
14. If the General Assembly wishes to pass a bill over a veto, what vote is necessary?
a)
unanimous
b)
three-fourths
c)
one-half
d)
three fifths
15.
15. Which of the following is NOT an example of a service provided by a local government?
a)
building and zoning regulations
b)
road construction
c)
recreational facilities
d)
military protection
16.
16. What year did Illinois become a state?
a)
1776
b)
1900
c)
1620
d)
1818
17.
17. Who can call the General Assembly into special session?
a)
Comptroller
b)
Chief Justice
c)
The Speaker of the House
d)
The Governor
18.
18. Which veto is used to approve only parts of a bill?
a)
Pocket veto
b)
Presidential veto
c)
Amendatory veto
d)
Item veto
19.
19. Who is the money manager of Illinois?
a)
Secretary of State
b)
Treasurer
c)
Attorney General
d)
Governor
20.
20. How many counties are in Illinois?
a)
50
b)
75
c)
88
d)
102
21.
21. Public issues that are put on a ballot are called...
a)
initiatives
b)
propositions
c)
amendments
d)
referendums
22.
22. When can 17 year olds vote in primary elections?
a)
17 year olds can vote in any election regardless of age.
b)
17 year olds can only vote in local elections.
c)
17 year olds cannot vote in any elections.
d)
17 year olds can vote in primary elections if they will be 18 by the general election.
23.
23. How many Supreme Court Justices does Illinois have?
a)
7
b)
11
c)
9
d)
5
24.
24. Who is commander-in-chief of the state militia.
a)
Chief of Police
b)
Senator
c)
Mayor
d)
Governor
25.
25. How long is a governor's term?
a)
4 years
b)
8 years
c)
6 years
d)
2 years
26.
26. How old must a governor be?
a)
25 years old
b)
35 years old
c)
40 years old
d)
30 years old
27.
27. How many houses do the state and federal government have in the legislative branch?
a)
2
b)
3
c)
5
d)
4
28.
28. Who conducts foreign affairs?
a)
The finance minister
b)
The defense secretary
c)
The state government
d)
The federal government
29.
29. What is the capitol of Illinois?
a)
Peoria
b)
Rockford
c)
Chicago
d)
Springfield
30.
30. Both the Illinois Constitution and the United States Constitution have a Bill of Rights.
a)
True
b)
False
31.
31. Who is the governor of Illinois?
a)
Rod Blagojevich
b)
Bruce Rauner
c)
Pat Quinn
d)
J.B. Pritzker
32.
32. Who in the executive branch is the legal officer of the state?
a)
Secretary of the Treasury
b)
Comptroller
c)
Secretary of State
d)
Attorney General
33.
33. In Illinois, general elections are always held in even-numbered years on the Tuesday following the first Monday in this month.
a)
November
b)
December
c)
January
d)
February
34.
34. Who is the chief executive officer of a city?
a)
governor
b)
mayor
c)
attorney general
d)
Lieutenant Governor
35.
35. The Illinois Supreme Court is part of which branch?
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
36.
36. The Illinois Senate is part of which branch?
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
37.
37. The Illinois House of Representatives is part of which branch?
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
38.
38. The Illinois Governor is part of which branch?
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
39.
39. The Illinois Lieutenant Governor is part of which branch?
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
40.
40. The Illinois Secretary of State is part of which branch?
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
41.
41. The Illinois circuit courts are part of which branch?
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
42.
42. Have lawmaking responsibilities
a)
Illinois Senate
b)
Illinois House of Representatives
c)
Neither
d)
Both
43.
43. The Speaker is the Chief Officer
a)
Illinois Senate
b)
Illinois House of Representatives
c)
Neither
d)
Both
44.
44. Start impeachment proceedings
a)
Illinois Senate
b)
Illinois House of Representatives
c)
Neither
d)
Both
45.
How long is a senator's term?
a)
2 years
b)
8 years
c)
4 years
d)
6 years
46.
46. How long is a representative's term?
a)
1 year
b)
4 years
c)
6 years
d)
2 years
47.
47. Receive the same salary as the governor
a)
Illinois Senate
b)
Illinois House of Representatives
c)
Neither
d)
Both
48.
48. How many senators does Illinois have?
a)
2
b)
1
c)
118
d)
59
49.
49. How many representatives does Illinois have?
a)
22
b)
20
c)
118
d)
59
50.
50. Elected by the people
a)
Illinois Senate
b)
Illinois House of Representatives
c)
Neither
d)
Both
51.
51. Who can declare laws unconstitutional?
a)
The Governor
b)
The Supreme Court
c)
The Attorney General
d)
General Assembly
52.
52. Make laws that treat other citizens differently than Illinois citizens
a)
Illinois Senate
b)
Illinois House of Representatives
c)
Neither
d)
Both
53.
53. Are appointed by the governor
a)
Illinois Senate
b)
Illinois House of Representatives
c)
Neither
d)
Both
54.
54. Must be 21 years of age or older
a)
Illinois Senate
b)
Illinois House of Representatives
c)
Neither
d)
Both
55.
55. Meet in Springfield
a)
Illinois Senate
b)
Illinois House of Representatives
c)
Neither
d)
Both
56.
56. Are part of the Illinois General Assembly
a)
Illinois Senate
b)
Illinois House of Representatives
c)
Neither
d)
Both
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