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Illinois constitution facts
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1
What is a quorum?
A quota for the number of bills
A simple majority of 51%
A number of judges on the Supreme Court
The number of representatives in Illinois
2
Where should a flag be flown in a parade?
On the right side of the marchers.
Only on floats that are patriotic.
At the back of the procession.
Front and center.
3
How should the U.S. Flag be flown with flags of other countries?
The U.S. Flag should be higher
The U.S. Flag should be lower
At the same level
The U.S. Flag should never be flown with others
4
How do Judges and Justices get their jobs in Illinois?
They are chosen by the legislature
They are appointed by the Attorney General
They are elected by the people
They are appointed by the Governor
5
Who succeeds the Governor in office if he or she can no longer do the job?
The Comptroller
The Lieutenant Governor
The Attorney General
The Secretary of State
6
What does a flag flown at half-mast mean?
The nation is in mourning.
The nation is under attack.
The owner has died.
Someone forgot to take the flag down.
7
How long must a person live in Illinois to run for the House or Senate?
4 years
3 years
2 years
1 year
8
Who keeps the state's money safe and invests it?
The Secretary of State
The Attorney General
The Treasurer
The Governor
9
How long do you have to live in Illinois to vote in an election?
2 years
10 days
30 days
28 days
10
By what majority must the General Assembly pass a bill to override a veto?
2/3
3/4
1/2
3/5
11
Who is next in line after the Lieutenant Governor?
The Treasurer
The Comptroller
The Secretary of State
The Attorney General
12
How long does the Governor serve?
8 years
2 years
4 years
6 years
13
Who is the current Secretary of State?
Lisa Madigan
Evelyn Sanguinetti
Jesse White
Bruce Rauner
14
Which branch can call a special session of the General Assembly?
None
Legislative
Judicial
Executive
15
Who is the chief executive officer for the state?
The Comptroller
The Governor
The Attorney General
The Secretary of State
16
Who is our current Attorney General?
Evelyn Sanguinetti
Bruce Rauner
Jesse White
Lisa Madigan
17
Which branch starts the impeachment process?
Judicial
Legislative
None
Executive
18
How old must you be to vote in Illinois?
21
8
24
18
19
What is the capital of Illinois?
Vandalia
Kaskaskia
Springfield
Chicago
20
Which branch declares laws unconstitutional?
Legislative
None
Judicial
Executive
21
Is it legal to burn an American flag?
No it is not legal.
Yes, it is required to dispose of it that way.
It is only legal on private property.
Yes, but there is a huge fine.
22
For which branch must you be a licensed attorney?
Judicial
Legislative
None
Executive
23
Who keeps all the state records for the General Assembly?
The Secretary of State
The Treasurer
The Governor
The Comptroller
24
Who is our current Governor?
Jesse white
Barack Obama
Lisa Madigan
Bruce Rauner
25
What are the Senate and House called together as one group?
The General Assembly
The Congress
The Attorney's Office
The Houses
