Multiple Choice
Illinois' present Constitution was adopted in:
a. 1818
b. 1865
c. 1970
d. 1976
c. 1970
Amendments to the Illinois Constitution may be proposed by which of the following?
a. A Constitutional Convention
b. The General Assembly
c. The Supreme Court
d. Both a & b
d. Both a & b
The governor of Illinois:
a. is elected for six years
b. cannot be reelected
c. heads the legislative branch
d. is the chief executive officer
d. is the chief executive officer
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
d. military protection
True or False: The money manager of the state is the Secretary of State.
False
To vote in an Illinois general election, a person must be:
a. a U.S. citizen, 18 years old, an Illinois resident for 30 days, and registered to vote
b. a U.S. citizen, 18 years old, an Illinois resident for 1 year, and registered to vote
c. a U.S. citizen, 21 years old, an Illinois resident for 2 years, and registered to vote
d. a U.S. citizen, 21 years old, no state residency requirement, and registered to vote
a. a U.S. citizen, 18 years old, an Illinois resident for 30 days, and registered to vote
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
d. Governor
If the governor dies, who becomes governor?
a. Secretary of State
b. Attorney General
c. Lieutenant Governor
d. Speaker of the House
c. Lieutenant Governor
The power given to the cities and towns in Illinois so that they may pass their own local ordinances is called:
a. home rule
b. bill of rules
c. local movement legislature
d. local legislative congress
a. home rule
True
How many Constitutions has Illinois had?
a. two
b. three
c. four
d. six
c. four
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
b. interpreting the state constitution
The highest court in Illinois is the:
a. Supreme Court
b. Appellate Court
c. Circuit Court
d. Criminal Court
a. Supreme Court
True or False:
Illinois became a state in 1818
True
True or False: Public issues that are put on a ballot are called referendums.
True
Who can veto a bill passed by the General Assembly?
a. Governor
b. Lieutenant Governor
c. Illinois Supreme Court
d. the voters of the state
a. Governor
How long does the governor have to consider a bill passed by the Illinois General Assembly?
a. 30 days
b. 60 days
c. 90 days
d. no specified deadlines
b. 60 days
Which court is the general or main trial court in Illinois?
a. Supreme Court
b. Appellate Court
C. Circuit Court
d. Probate Court
c. Circuit Court
True or False: The Illinois
General Assembly cannot be called into special session.
False
True or False: In some cases, voters that are 17 years old may vote in primary elections.
True
How are Illinois judges usually selected?
a. by the Illinois General Assembly
b. by the people
c. by lottery
d. by the governor
b. by the people
10. A bill must be read on _____ different days in each house before it can be voted on.
a. two
b. three
c. ten
d. twenty
b. three
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
d. three-fifths
True or False: The governor is allowed to use an item veto to approve only parts of a bill.
True
True or False: The state of Illinois has nine Supreme Court Justices.
False