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1
What two bodies make up the General Assembly?
President & Vice President
Senate & House of Representatives
Democrats & republicans
Governor & Lt. Governor
2
Who is the commander and Chief of the state militia?
Judge Judy
President
Lt. Governor
Governor
3
Order of Succession: Lt. Govenor, _________, Secretary of State
lieutenant governor
attorney general
comptroller
Vice president
4
Illinois became a state in what year?
1808
1918
1908
1818
5
How often are the plans for redistricting the senators and representatives occur?
Every 10 years
Every 5 years
Every new president
Every new election
6
Who keeps the state seal?
Attorney General Lisa Madigan
Secretary of State Jesse White
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot
Speaker of the house Nancy Pelosi
7
How long is the term for an Illinois Representative?
2 years
8 years
6 years
4 years
8
Which of the following is a state in the Northwest Terrority?
Virginia
Indiana
Florida
Texas
9
What are the three qualifications to vote in Illinois?
Anyone Can Vote
drivers license, 30 day resident of Illinois, U.S. Citizen
16 years old, U.S. Citizen, 25 Day Resident of Illinois
18 years old, U.S. Citizen, 30 Day Resident of Illinois
10
What was the name to the first governor of IL?
Rahm Emmanuel
Shadrach Bond
Bruce Rauner
J.B. Pritzker
11
Keeps all state records including driver's license.
Secretary of Treasury
Attorney General
Secretary of State
President
12
Which of the follow is not a duty of the governor?
Creating the annual budget
handling foreign affairs
pardoning a prisoner from jail time
Commander-in-chief of state militia
13
Illinois is the _____ state of the United States?
22
18
21
23
14
Head of the Illinois Government
Governor
Secretary of State
Lieutenant Governor
Attorney General
15
What is the name of the SECOND capital of Illinois?
Homewood
Kaskaskia
Vandalia
Paw Paw
16
An item veto is _______
specific recommendations to the bill
Changing simple appropriation of the bill
rejection of the entire bill
creating a new law
17
Trial courts in Illinois are called?
Appellate Courts
Circuit Courts
District Courts
Supreme Courts
18
How many members are in the Illinois Senate?
59
60
61
100
19
The Name of the IL Governor?
Patrick Quinn
Bruce Rauner
JB Pritzker
Rod Blagokevich
20
What county do you live in?
Russia
Will
USA
Cook
21
If a trial is appealed in a circuit court, what court does it go to in IL?
District Court
Supreme Court
Appellate Court
Night Court
22
How many articles are there in the IL constitution?
3
14
27
7
23
What is the IL lieutenant governor's name?
Lori Lightfoot
Juliana Stratton
Kamala Harris
Tammy Duckworth
24
If the governor resigns, who becomes the governor?
Mayor
Lieutenant Governor
Vice Governor
Secretary of State
25
How many counties in the state of Illinois?
59
102
93
435
26
True/False: Both federal and state have 3 branches of government
True
False
27
What is the population of Chicago
13 million
1 million
2.7 million
7 million
28
The final IL constitution was adopted in what year
1970
1870
1990
1818
29
Who may call the general assembly into a special session?
President
Mayor
Governor
Alderman
30
How many judges are on the IL Supreme Court?
10
9
7
5
31
What types of responsiblities does the state constitution carry out?
Highway, taxes, Local laws
Drug Trafficing
Military and secret service
Terrorism attacks
32
The presiding officer in the Illinois House of Representatives is called what?
Speaker of the Cabin
Speaker of the Home
Speaker of the House
Speaker of the Cottage
33
Controls IL tax money, investments, State Banker
Secretary of Treasury
Governor
Comptroller
Attorney General
34
How many state constitutions has Illinois had?
1
2
4
3
35
Bookkeeper of financial records.
Secretary of State
Comptroller
Attorney General
Secretary of Treasury
36
What is the IL state nickname?
Windy City
State Sovereignty
National State
The Prairie State
37
What is the law making body of Illinois?
General Assesmbly
Treasure
Governor
Congress
38
What must the vote be to override a veto in the General Assembly?
2/3
3/5
3/4
1/5
39
How old must one be to be a part of the General Assembly?
18
19
20
21
40
In 1837, Illinois was the leading state in _________.
Agriculture
techonology
Manufacturing
850,000
41
In what year was the State Seal Adopted in?
1868
1818
2020
1968
42
Who is the woman in the picture?
Mayor
Lt. Governor
Vice President
Governor
43
What year was the Northwest Ordinance 3-step process established?
1887
1787
1987
1818
44
How long is the term for an Illinois Senator?
2
4
8
6
45
What flag is this?
Illinois State Flag
United States Flag
Armstrong School Flag
Chicago City Flag
46
How much is the salary of a member in the General Assembly?
$120,543
$200,000
$67,836
$76,836
47
Receives duties from the Governor
Comptroller
Lieutenant Governor
Secretary of State
Attorney General
48
What are the three court systems of Illinois?
Circuit Courts, Appellate Courts, Presidents Courts
District Courts, Appellate Courts, and Supreme Courts
Circuit Courts, Appellate Courts, and the Supreme Court
Circuit Courts, Basketball Courts, and the Supreme Court
49
A Bill must be read _______ times before state legislature can vote.
1
10
3
4
50
What is the minimum age to be an Illinois governor?
30
25
21
35
51
How many capitals has Illinois had?
2
4
1
3
52
Which of the following is a state in the Northwest Terrority?
New YOrk
Wisconsin
Texas
Florida
53
True/False: The Northwest Ordinance exercised good faith with the Native Americans.
False
True
54
Lawyer for the State
Comptroller
Governor
Secretary of Treasury
Attorney General
55
Name the president that approved Illinois to enter the union as a state.
Thomas Jefferson
James Monroe
James Madison
Theodore Roosevelt
56
True/False: The Northwest Ordinance outlawed slavery
True
False
57
What is the population today in Illinois?
1 trillion
13 million
13,000
850,000
58
Each member of the senate represents approximately _________ residents of Illinois.
118,000
218,000
200,000
100,000
59
What is the CURRENT capital of Illinois?
Cook
Springfield
Kewanee
Chicago
60
How do IL state judges get there job's?
They apply
Take an Exam
The are appointed
They are elected
61
What is the name of the FIRST capital of Illinois?
Chicago
Joliet
Vandalia
Kaskaskia
62
How many members are in the Illinois House of Representatives?
119
435
118
120
63
Who was the first republician president of the US that was from Illinois?
Abraham Lincoln
George Bush
Theodore Roosevelt
James Madison
