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1
When displayed with flags from other nations, the American flag should be highest.
False
True
2
The Governor's veto can be overridden by...
A majority vote in the General Assembly
A 3/5 vote in either the House or Senate
A 3/5 vote in the General Assembly
A decision by the Illinois Supreme Court
3
Declaring a law unconstitutional is an example of the ______ branch checking the ______ branch.
Judicial/Legislative
Legislative/Judicial
Executive/Legislative
Legislative/Executive
4
What is it called when the Illinois Governor vetoes just one part of a spending bill?
Appropriations veto
Amendatory veto
Standard Veto
Line-item veto
5
Calling special sessions is an example of the ______ branch checking the ______ branch.
Executive/Legislative
Legislative/Executive
Legislative/Judicial
Judicial/Legislative
6
How many U.S. Representatives are there from each state?
10
Two
Depends on population
One
7
The First Amendment protects only verbal and written speech.
False
True
8
Which of these describes the federal courts' power of judicial review?
Guaranteeing that the states are following federal laws
Examining all laws signed by the president
Holding impeachment trials
Interpreting the constitutionality of laws
9
Supreme Court justices are nominated by the ________ and confirmed by the ________.
President/Senate
President/House of Representatives
Chief Justice/President
District Court/President
10
To be elected President, a candidate must win __________ of the votes in the Electoral College.
a simple majority
all
3/4
2/3
11
After the Vice President, which official is next in the line of succession to the presidency?
Attorney General
Secretary of State
Speaker of the House
Secretary of Defense
12
Which of the following is the main purpose of Congress?
To regulate foreign affairs
To nominate officials
To monitor the president
To pass legislation
13
What are the first 10 amendments to the Constitution called?
The Declaration of Independence
The Bill of Rights
The Preamble
Article I
14
The President has the power to recommend legislation to Congress.
True
False
15
Which of the following has the main responsibility for governing our school district?
The District 87 School Board
The County Board
The U.S. Department of Education
The Illinois Department of Education
16
How long does a U.S. Senator serve?
Four years
Six years
Life
Two years
17
Which level of government is responsible for collecting taxes?
State
Federal
Both
18
Which level of government is responsible for coining money?
Federal
Both
State
19
How has the Elastic Clause affected Congress?
Allowed Congress to nominate more officials
Allowed Congress to more closely monitor the President
Allowed Congress to suspend the Bill of Rights
Allowed Congress to expand its power
20
What is the name of the legislative branch in Illinois?
Senate
General Assembly
Congress
House of Representatives
21
What is the "supreme law of the land" according to the Supremacy Clause?
Executive orders by the President
Decisions made by the power of judicial review
The Constitution, federal laws, and treaties
International laws established by the United Nations
22
Which term refers to the division of powers between the state and national governments?
Popular sovereignty
Federalism
Checks and balances
Separation of powers
23
Who is the highest-ranking executive officer in Illinois?
Governor
Mayor
President
Attorney General
24
Granting pardons is an example of the ______ branch checking the ______ branch.
Executive/Legislative
Judicial/Executive
Executive/Judicial
Legislative/Judicial
25
According to the Fourteenth Amendment, when is a person considered a citizen?
When he/she turns 18
When he/she registers to vote
When he/she graduates high school
When he/she is born or naturalized in the U.S.
26
Which state official is responsible for issuing licenses and maintaining official records?
Attorney General
Treasurer
Comptroller
Secretary of State
27
Which level of government is responsible for making and enforcing laws?
Both
State
Federal
28
What is the purpose of checks & balances in the U.S. government?
To protect government officials from citizens
To keep the budget balanced
To guarantee that Congress is the most powerful branch
To prevent any branch from becoming too powerful
29
Which of the following is when citizens petition for laws to be placed on the ballot?
Recall
Referendum
Bill
Initiative
30
Who nominates members of the U.S. Cabinet, such as the Secretary of State?
The Senate
The President
The citizens
The House of Representatives
31
Which amendment protects citizens' right to bear arms?
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
32
Who chooses members of the executive branch in Illinois?
The Illinois Supreme Court
The voters
The General Assembly
The Governor
33
Overriding a veto is an example of the ______ branch checking the ______ branch.
Executive/Legislative
Legislative/Executive
Legislative/Judicial
Judicial/Legislative
34
The American flag should be displayed outside in all types of weather.
False
True
35
How many United States Senators are in the U.S. Senate?
100
Determined by population
435
50
36
Which of these is when citizens vote to remove an elected official in the middle of a term?
Recall
Initiative
Bill
Referendum
37
How many terms can a president be elected to serve?
Two
One
Four
Unlimited
38
Which of the following is protected by the Fifth Amendment?
Right to privacy
Right to carry a gun
Right to petition the government
Right to remain silent
39
How long do Supreme Court justices serve?
10 years
Six years
Life
Four years
40
According to the Flag Code, men should remove hats during the playing of the national anthem.
False
True
41
What does it mean to impeach an official?
To declare his/her actions unconstitutional
To put him/her on trial before the Supreme Court
To formally accuse him/her of wrongdoing
To remove him/her from office
42
The 50 stars on the American flag represent the first 50 years of our country's history.
False
True
43
Which level of government is responsible for regulating commerce with foreign countries?
Federal
State
Both
44
The President has the power to rewrite bills passed by Congress.
False
True
45
What is the main purpose of the Bill of Rights?
To list and guarantee basic individual rights
To protect the federal government from revolution
To protect the rights of the majority
To guarantee that checks and balances work
46
Vetoing a bill is an example of the _______ branch checking the _______ branch.
Legislative/Judicial
Legislative/Executive
Judicial/Legislative
Executive/Legislative
47
Who is the leader of the House of Representatives?
Speaker
Secretary of State
Attorney General
Vice President
48
Which of the following is the highest federal court in the U.S.?
Circuit Court
Supreme Court
District Court
Appellate Court
49
Which level of government is responsible for declaring war?
Both
Federal
State
50
What is reapportionment?
Reorganizing the U.S. Senate to reflect population changes
Reviewing laws to ensure they are constitutional
Redistributing the funds appropriated by Congress
Reallocating the number of Representatives each state has
51
How long does a U.S. Representative serve?
Six years
Two years
Four years
Life
52
Which of the following is a power granted
only
to the U.S. House of Representatives?
Introducing tax bills
Declaring war
Holding impeachment trials
Regulating interstate commerce
53
The First Amendment protects all of the following
except
Freedom of press
Right to protest
Establishment of a national religion
Right to petition the government
54
All of the following are due process procedures
except
Right to representation by an attorney
Right to an impartial jury
Positive coverage by the media
Ability to call witnesses to testify in your favor
55
All of the following are requirements for members of the Illinois General Assembly
except
U.S. Citizen
Born in Illinois
21 years or older
Resident of the district
56
Which branch of the government is considered bicameral?
Executive
Judicial
Legislative
57
All of the following groups have been granted the right to vote by amendments except
Women
African-Americans
Non-citizens
18 to 20-year-olds
58
Which of the is the last step before a U.S. official can be removed from office?
Impeached by a majority of the U.S. House of Representatives
Convicted by 2/3 of the U.S. Senate
Voted out of office by a majority of the citizens
Found guilty by a majority of the Supreme Court
59
Which of the following is when voters approve or reject a law proposed by the government?
Referendum
Initiative
Bill
Recall
60
To become a law, a bill must pass each house of Congress with a __________ vote.
Simple majority
3/4
2/3
Unanimous
61
Nominating judges is an example of the ______ branch checking the ______ branch.
Legislative/Judicial
Judicial/Executive
Executive/Legislative
Executive/Judicial
62
Which of the following powers is
denied
to the U.S. Congress?
Granting titles of nobility
Appropriating funds for the military
Establishing a post office
Declaring war
63
Which of the following are the qualifications to become President?
At least 25 years old and a naturalized citizen
At least 35 years old and born an American citizen
At least 21 years old and a resident of Washington D.C.
At least 30 years old and a former member of the military
64
To override a veto, a bill must pass each house of Congress with a __________ vote.
Unanimous
3/4
Simple majority
2/3
65
What is the final court of appeal in Illinois?
Appellate
Circuit
District
Supreme
66
Most amendments are proposed by a 2/3 vote in ________ and ratified by 3/4 of the ________.
Congress/State governments
Senate/House of Representatives
Congress/citizens
House of Representatives/Senate
67
Which term refers to the division of responsibilities between the three branches of government?
Federalism
Separation of powers
Popular sovereignty
Checks and balances
68
Who chooses judges in Illinois?
The General Assembly
The Illinois Supreme Court
The voters
The Governor
69
The President is only required to enforce the laws he/she supports.
True
False
70
Which level of government is responsible for issuing marriage licenses?
Both
State
Federal
