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A review of similar test questions that are on the Illinois Constitution Exam.
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1
Who maintains the state fiscal accounts with the treasurer?
Governor
Comptroller
Lt. Governor
Attorney General
2
Who is the chief legal officer of the State of Illinois?
The Governor
Attorney General
Lt. Governor
The Secretary of the State
3
Which members are appointed by the governor?
Illinois House of Respresentatives
Illinois Senate
Both
Neither
4
Which group is NOT elected by the people?
Senate
none of these
House of Representatives
Judges
5
Who declares laws unconstitutional?
Senate
both
House
neither
6
What is the term length for a Senator in Illinois?
2 years
6 years
8 years
4 years
7
Amendments to the Constitution may be proposed by which of the following?
A Constitutional Convention
The General Assembly
Both red and blue
The Supreme Court
8
How many counties are in Illinois?
101
105
102
107
9
What is the current capital of Illinois?
Kaskaskia
Chicago
Springfield
Peoria
10
What branch is the Illinois Governor part of?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
11
Makes laws that treat other state's citizens differently than Illinois citizens
Both
Illinois House of Representatives
Neither
Illinois Senate
12
What is the term length for a Representative?
4 years
2 years
1 year
5 years
13
The largest item of state spending is for highways.
False
True
14
The Illinois Senate is part of which branch?
Legislative
Judicial
General Assembly
Executive
15
Another name for the legislative branch is the _________.
General Assembly
Congress
House of Representatives
Federal Government
16
Who is elected directly by the people?
House of Representative
Senate
both
Neither
17
Which of these is NOT part of the Executive Branch?
Lieutenant Governor
Circuit Court
Secretary of State
Governor
18
Which of these is NOT part of the Judicial Branch?
Supreme Court
Circuit Court
Appellate Court
Attorney General
19
The Illinois governor is commander-in-chief of the state militia.
False
True
20
Which branch does the Illinois Supreme Court belong to?
The Legislative Branch
The Judicial Branch
The Executive Branch
21
Which court is the general or main trial court in Illinois?
Probate Court
Appellate Court
Supreme Court
Circuit Court
22
The largest item of state spending is for
education
health care
housing
highways
23
The Secretary of State is part of which branch?
Executive
Judicial
Legislative
24
What is the order of succession of the governor?
Lt. Gov., Attorney Gen. Sec. of State
Sec. of State, Attorney Gen., Lt. Gov.
none of these
Attorney Gen., Lt. Gov, Sec. of State
25
Who has the Speaker as chief officer?
Both
Neither
House
Senate
26
Which is NOT an example of a service provided by a LOCAL government?
military protection
building regulations
road construction
parks and recreational facilities
27
In the mayor-and-council form of government, a hired manager is the chief city officer.
False
True
28
What are the three courts in Illinois from smallest to largest?
Supreme, Circuit, Appellate
Circuit, Appellate, Supreme
Appellate, Circuit, Supreme
District, Circuit, Supreme
29
How many Supreme Court Justices does Illinois have?
9
7
12
5
30
Which of these is NOT true for voting requirements in Illinois?
registered to vote
18 years old
resident for 1 year
citizen of the U.S.
31
Both the U.S. and Constitution and the Illinois Constitution have a Bill of Rights.
False
True
32
What is the highest court in Illinois?
Appellate
Trial
Circuit
Supreme
33
The presiding officer of the IL House of Representatives is the
Head Hancho
President of the House
Whoever yells the loudest
Speaker of the House
34
The presiding officer of the Senate is...
Big Cheese
President of the Senate
Speaker of the House
Mr. Foreman
35
The IL House of Representatives is part of which branch?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
36
Public issues that are put on a ballot are called ____.
referendums
primaries
lobbies
municipalities
37
Illinois has had how many capitals?
2
3
1
4
38
Who meets in Springfield?
both
The House
The Senate
neither
39
The governor must sign a bill within ___ days.
40
30
90
60
40
How many members are there in the IL Senate?
14
59
117
50
41
The Illinois General Assembly cannot be called into special session.
False
True
42
Foreign affairs are the duty of state government.
False
True
43
The Illinois Circuit Courts are part of which branch?
Legislative
Judicial
Executive
44
What is the term length for the Governor?
10
2
8
4
45
Which members must be 21 years of age or older?
Illinois House of Repressentatives
Both
Neither
Illinois Senate
46
Who is responsible for the safekeeping and investment of monies?
Governor
Comptroller
Treasurer
47
If the governor dies, who becomes governor?
Lieutenant Governor
Secretary of State
Speaker
Attorney General
48
The governor is allowed to use an ITEM veto to approve only parts of a bill.
True
False
49
This group has the sole power to start the impeachment process
Supreme Court
Senate
House of Representatives
U.S. Army
50
Who can veto a bill passed by the General Assembly?
lieutenant governor
governor
the voters of the state
Illinois Supreme Court
51
What is the voting age in Illinois?
none of these
16
21
18
52
What are the 3 qualifications to be governor?
21, US citizen, resident for 2 years
35, US citizen, resident for 3 years
25, US citizen, resident for 3 years
25, US citizen, resident for 2 years
53
Bills must be read on how many days?
1
4
2
3
54
When was Illinois's present Constitution adopted?
1970
1865
1976
1818
55
Whose term is four years, with one 2-year term every ten years?
The Senate
neither
The House
both
56
Who is the
current
governor of Illinois?
Bruce Rauner
Jessie White
Barrack Obama
J.B. Pritzker
57
Who has the power to appoint many state officials?
Secretary of State
Governor
Lieutenant Governor
Chief Justice
58
How many constitutions has Illinois had?
3
4
2
1
59
Who can veto a bill passed by the General Assembly?
Voters
Lieutenant Governor
Governor
Illinois Supreme Court
60
What vote is needed for the General Assembly to pass a bill over a veto?
1/2
3/4
3/5
simple majority
61
Which of these is NOT part of the Legislative branch?
IL House of Representatives
IL Senate
IL Governor
IL General Assembly
62
How many members are there in the IL House?
12
120
117
59
63
Have 117 members and 117 districts
Both
Neither
Illinois House of Representatives
Illinois Senate
64
Which members are part of the Illinois General Assembly?
Both
Neither
Illinois Senate
Illinois House of Representatives
65
The power given to the cities and towns in Illinois so that they may pass their own local ordinances is called
local movement legislature
home rule
local legislative congress
bill of rules
