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1
The presiding officer of the House is called the...
President of the House
Speaker of the House
Mighty One
Loud One
2
Which of these is NOT part of how a bill becomes a law in IL?
originate in the House or Senate
governor signs or vetoes
majority vote
popular vote by the people
3
Which of these is a voter disqualification?
convicted felony (in jail)
too many demerits
not a US citizen
revoked driver's license
4
Which of these is NOT guaranteed by the IL Bill of Rights?
privacy and interceptions
rights after indictment
due process of law
right to self-protection
5
What is the jurisdiction of the IL Supreme Court?
original only
appellate only
none of the above
original and appellate
6
How long is the term for the IL Supreme Court?
7
6
10
5
7
Senator from 34th Legislative District
Litesa Wallace
Dave Syverson
Steve Stadelman
John Cabello
8
True or false: Voters can be re-qualified if they are restored after their sentence.
False
True
9
There are ___ IL senators.
118
465
59
100
10
How many Judicial Circuit Courts are there?
5
22
10
7
11
Treasurer
Lisa Madigan
Jesse White
Leslie Geissler Munger
Michael Frerichs
12
Article 9
Finance
Revenue
Local Government
Education
13
Comptroller
Michael Frerichs
Leslie Geissler Munger
Jesse White
Lisa Madigan
14
The IL House has ___ members.
59
100
118
465
15
True or false: The IL legislature is unicameral.
False
True
16
There are ___ Legislative Districts in the state.
59
50
100
118
17
The fundamental principle of popular sovereignty is included in the Preamble in the phrase...
we the nation
we the state
we the people
we the Illinoisans
18
Which of these is NOT a voter qualification?
registered 28 days before election
US citizen
30 days residency
18 years old
19
According to the Preamble, the IL gov. was formed to insure ___ tranquility.
national
international
domestic
state
20
How long is the term for the Appellate Court?
10
5
7
6
21
Persons elected to the executive branch serve ___ year terms.
1
3
4
2
22
What is the jurisdiction of the IL Judicial Circuit Court?
none of the above
original only
appellate only
original and appellate
23
Who succeeds the attorney general?
lieutenant governor
attorney general
another governor
secretary of state
24
Representative from 68th Representative District
Dave Syverson
John Cabello
Steve Stadelman
Litesa Wallace
25
What is the jurisdiction of the IL Appellate Court?
original and appellate
appellate only
none of the above
original only
26
How long is the term for the Judicial Circuit Court?
5
10
7
6
27
Article 8
Revenue
Education
Judiciary
Finance
28
Which of these is NOT a qualification for someone who wants to serve in the IL legislature?
advanced college degree
US citizen
reside in district at least 2 years
21 years old
29
The presiding officer of the House is elected by the...
senators
governors
representatives
people
30
True or false: The governor and lieutenant governor are elected individually.
False
True
31
Representative from the 69th Representative District
Dave Syverson
Steve Stadelman
Joe Sosnowski
Litesa Wallace
32
There are ___ Representative Districts.
100
118
465
59
33
Which of these is NOT guaranteed by the IL Bill of Rights?
right to strike
freedom of speech
religious freedom
right to assemble and petition
34
Article 2
Bill of Rights
Power of State
Legislature
Executive
35
Governor
Lisa Madigan
Jesse White
Evelyn Sanguinetti
Bruce Rauner
36
Who succeeds the lieutenant governor?
another governor
lieutenant governor
secretary of state
attorney general
37
Secretary of State
Bruce Rauner
Jesse White
Lisa Madigan
Evelyn Sanguinetti
38
Which of these is part of the governor's job?
regulate the use of magic
enforce and administrate the law
declare war
sleep
39
The IL Constitution was written in...
1865
1776
1970
2016
40
Two IL representatives are elected from each ___ District.
Representative
Judicial
State
Legislature
41
The presiding officer of the IL Senate is elected by...
the people of the state
all state representatives
the people of the nation
all state senators
42
Which of these is NOT part of how a bill becomes a law in IL?
governor waits more than 60 days = law
2/3 vote of both houses can override a veto
governor signs or vetoes
originates in House or Senate
43
Article 10
Education
Militia
Environment
General Purposes
44
Article 6
Legislature
Judiciary
Bill of Rights
Executive
45
Article 1
Legislature
Powers of State
Bill of Rights
Suffrage and Elections
46
Which of these is part of the governor's job?
campaign for the US President
approve or veto bills from the General Assembly
steal money
make the budget
47
The IL legislature is called the...
Supreme Assembly
Grand Assembly
Evil Nine
General Assembly
48
IL senators are elected to a ___ year term.
2
1
4
3
49
The IL Senate has ___ members.
59
100
118
465
50
There are ___ IL representatives.
100
59
465
118
51
Lieutenant Governor
Evelyn Sanguinetti
Lisa Madigan
Jesse White
Bruce Rauner
52
Elections for the IL legislature are held every ___ years.
4
3
1
2
53
Which of these is NOT a qualification for someone who wants to serve in the IL judicial branch?
US resident
lawyer
US citizen
resident of district
54
Senator from 35th Legislative District
Dave Syverson
Litesa Wallace
John Cabello
Steve Stadelman
55
The presiding officer of the IL Senate is called the...
Supreme Leader
He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named
Great One
President of the Senate
56
How many Appellate Courts are there?
5
10
6
7
57
Which of these is NOT a qualification for someone who wants to serve in the IL executive?
21 years old
25 years old
US citizen
resident for 3 years
58
How are judges in IL selected?
chosen by the Representatives
voted by the people
chosen by the Senators
nominated by the governor
59
There are ___ Representative Districts in every Legislative District.
1
3
2
4
60
IL representatives are elected to ___ year terms.
2
1
3
4
61
The IL legislature convenes in Springfield each year beginning the second Wednesday of...
January
April
March
February
62
How many members are there in the Supreme Court?
10
7
5
22
63
True or false: Elections for the IL legislature are held every even numbered year.
False
True
64
According to the Preamble, the IL gov. was formed to assure ___, social, and economic justice.
legal
cultural
racial
religious
65
According to the Preamble, the IL gov. was formed to provide for the health, ___, and welfare.
safety
wealth
education
happiness
66
Article 5
Legislature
Bill of Rights
Executive
Judiciary
67
Which of these is a special duty of the House?
starting impeachments
picking state holidays
blocking the Senate
judging impeachments
68
Article 4
Bill of Rights
Legislature
Judiciary
Executive
69
Attorney General
Evelyn Sanguinetti
Bruce Rauner
Lisa Madigan
Jesse White
70
Article 3
Finance
Bill of Rights
Revenue
Suffrage and Elections
71
Which of these is a special duty of the IL Senate?
wasting money
checking the House
approving governor appointments
firing the governor
72
How many amendments are there in the IL Constitution?
13
15
27
23
73
Article 7
Militia
Local Government
Constitutional Revision
General Provisions
74
Which of these is a special duty of the IL Senate?
nominating the governor
taxing the people
making the budget
trying impeachment cases
75
Representative from 67th Representative District
Litesa Wallace
Steve Stadelman
John Cabello
Dave Syverson
76
Who succeeds the governor?
lieutenant governor
attorney general
secretary of state
another governor
