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Review for Illinois Constitution Test- 2015
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1
What can the governor do that the president cannot?
Command the national guard
Make laws
Line item veto
Collect taxes
2
What year was the current Illinois Constitution ratified?
1870
1950
1970
1818
3
Which is NOT a qualification to be in the Executive Branch?
25 years old
Resident of State for 3 years
US Citizen
30 years old
4
How many senators are there in the General Assembly?
100
59
118
435
5
How many LEGISLATIVE districts does Illinois have?
50
59
118
100
6
Who is currently your US representative?
Joe Walsh
Mark Kirk
Roland Burris
Tammy Duckworth
7
Which is an appropriate way to display the flag?
touching the ground
lower than state or local flags
level with other countries
on the hood of a car
8
How can the legislature override a governor’s veto?
2/3 majority of both houses
3/5 majority of both houses
Supreme Court rules it is okay
They can't
9
How many state representatives are in the General Assembly?
100
59
118
50
10
How are the majority of judges chosen in Illinois?
Lottery System
Elected
Pay the Most Money
Appointed by the Governor
11
Who is the current governor of Illinois?
Bruce Rauner
Rod Blagojevich
Rahm Emanuel
Pat Quinn
12
Which power does the governor NOT have?
call meetings of the General Assembly
declare laws unconstitutional
line item veto
give pardons
13
What is the job of the legislative branch?
Make laws
Execute laws
Enforce laws
Declare laws unconstitutional
14
What is the judicial branch’s job?
Decide of laws are constitutional
Execute the laws
Make laws
Enforce the laws
15
How many branches is the government power in Illinois split up into?
2
3
4
1
16
Which is NOT a step in a bill becoming a law?
Courts double check it
Pass House by Majority vote
Pass Senate by majority vote
Governor signs it
17
Who issues driver’s licenses?
Treasurer
Comptroller
Governor
Secretary of State
18
Which is NOT a qualification for the judicial branch in Illinois?
Resident of Unit Representing
40 years old
Licensed Attorney
US Citizen
19
Who is the MORE experienced US Senator from Illinois?
Dick Durbin
Mark Kirk
Tammy Duckworth
Roland Burris
20
Which is NOT included in the Illinois Constitution?
Bill of Rights
Foreign Policy
General Assembly
Impeachment Guidelines
21
What is the term of office for Supreme Court Justices in Illinois?
5 years
Life
20 years
10 years
22
Who represents EACH citizen of Illinois at the state level?
2 reps and 1 senator
no one
1 rep and 2 senators
1 rep and 1 senator
23
Which is NOT a requirement to be a member of the Legislative branch?
Live in district you represent
US Citizen
18 years old
21 years old
24
What is the job of the executive branch?
Decide if laws are unconstitutional
Enforce the laws
Make the laws
Amend the laws
25
Who BRINGS charges of impeachment in Illinois?
Senate
Governor
Courts
House of Representatives
26
Which is NOT a requirement to vote in Illinois?
registered to vote
18 years old
US citizen
pay poll tax
27
Which is “the right of the people to decide an issue by a direct ‘yes’ or ‘no’ vote”?
poll
election
census
referendum
28
Who gives the final approval to a proposed amendment in the state of Illinois?
Governor
the People of Illinois
Supreme Court Justice
General Assembly
29
Which is NOT on the Illinois state flag?
Wheat
Shield
Sunrise
Eagle
30
Who is the chief LEGAL officer of the state of Illinois?
Public Defender
Attorney General
Secretary of State
Governor
31
What article guarantees that citizens cannot be discriminated against?
1.Article II- Separation of Powers
1.Article IV- Local government
1.Article I- Bill of Rights
1.Article III- Voting and Elections
32
In DuPage county, where is the county seat and courthouse?
Wheaton
Bloomingdale
Roselle
Naperville
33
If the governor died, who would take over?
Supreme Court Justice
Treasurer
Comptroller
Lieutenant Governor
34
Which officer is NOT in the executive branch?
Supreme Court Justice
Comptroller
Governor
Secretary of State
35
If a student appeared in court, which court would handle the trial?
Appellate
US Supreme Court
County Circuit
Illinois Supreme Court
36
How long do executive branch members hold office?
2
6
8
4
37
The Illinois House and Senate is called what?
Chief Advisors
Congress
General Assembly
Lawmakers
38
Where is the state capital of Illinois?
Springfield
Kaskaskia
Chicago
Vandalia
39
Who is the junior US SENATOR from Illinois?
Mark Kirk
Dick Durbin
Roland Burris
Tammy Duckworth
