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1
Who serves as the state historian?
the Governor
the Lieutenant Governor
the Secretary of State
the Attorney General
2
Illinois had been home to 3 United States presidents
True
False
3
Illinois ranks 6th most populous in the nation.
False
True
4
Who is the only official with no specific assigned duties?
the Lieutenant Governor
the Governor
the Comptroller
the Attorney General
5
Select the Illinois Senator for Senate District 56
Nikki Buzinski
JB Pritzker
Amy Elik
Erica Conway Harris
6
Illinois was settled from east to west.
True
False
7
Bethalto's name came from a combo of two town names: Bethel and Alton
True
False
8
The duty of the legislative branch of Illinois government is to...
Make the laws for the state of Illinois
Watch over the courts in Illinois
Watch over the finances for the state of Illinois
Make sure Illinois is treated fairly by the US Congress
9
Chicago is the nation's fourth largest city.
False
True
10
Who is responsible for keeping track of the state's money?
Comptroller
Governor
Secretary of State
Treasurer
11
Who is the state's chief lawyer?
the Governor
the Secretary of State
the Attorney General
the Lieutenant Governor
12
Who is the Chief Financial Officer for Illinois?
Governor
Treasurer
Comptroller
Secretary of State
13
An election to select the final candidate to run for office from a political party is called...
General election
Initiative
Referendum
Primary elections
14
Select the Illinois Representative for Illinois District 111
JB Pritzker
Amy Elik
Erica Conway Harris
Nikki Buzinski
15
Select the Governor of Illinois
Erica Conway Harris
Nikki Buzinski
Amy Elik
JB Pritzker
16
Put the state capitals in chronological order
Kaskaskia, Vandalia, Springfield
Vandalia, Springfield, Kaskaskia
Springfield, Kaskaskia, Vandalia
17
The most common court of trial in Illinois is...
Supreme Court
Circuit Court
Superior Court
Appellate Court
18
Select the United States Representative for Congressional District 13
JB Pritzker
Erica Conway Harris
Nikki Buzinski
Amy Elik
19
How many representative districts are there in Illinois?
102
177
59
118
20
The highest point in Illinois, at 1235 feet, is Cahokia Mound.
True
False
21
Madison county was one of three counties that stretched from....
Indiana to Missouri and Iowa
Indiana to Missouri
Wisconsin to its present borders
Wisconsin to the Ohio River
22
The name Illinois comes from the Native American word meaning
Land of excedding beauty
Men with white faces
Eagle with white feathers
Tribe of superior men
23
How many legislative branch members are there in the Illinois government?
236
118
59
177
24
How many justices does the Illinois Supreme court have?
11
5
9
7
25
The Willis Tower, loated in Chicago, is the world's tallest building.
True
False
26
Who is responsible for keeping the Great Seal of Illinois?
Lieutenant Governor
Attorney General
Secretary of State
Governor
27
Who were the first white men to explore Illinois?
Marquette and LaSalle
LaSalle and Henri
Marquette and Joliet
LaSalle and Joliet
28
Illinois' congressional body is know as...
Parliment
General Assembly
Congress
Great Assembly
29
Illinois became a state when?
December 3, 1818
December 10, 1818
January 1, 1818
July 4, 1818
30
Which state was Illinois a part of from 1778 to 1784?
South Carolina
Kentucky
Virginia
North Carolina
31
Carlyly Lake is the state's largest inland water system.
True
False
32
Illinois ranks 3rd in the number of interstate highway miles.
False
True
33
The legislative branch of Illinois government is made up of
The Senate
The Barristers
The House of Representatives
The House of Representatives and the Senate
34
Te judicial branch is headed by the...
Appellate Court
Supreme Court
Circuit Court
Superior Court
35
Illinois' first state Governor
Shadrach Bond
James St. Clair
Ninian Edwards
Nathan Cole
36
The election to select the winner of a political office from all different parties and independent candidate is called
Referendum
Primary election
Initiative
General election
37
Corn is the leading agricultural product of Illinois
True
False
38
How many senatorial districts are there in Illinois?
102
59
118
177
39
We know that they were in Alton area because the mention...
The white cliffs along the Mississippi river
The bend in the Mississippi at Alton where the river flows west to east
The kind reception and help they received from the Indians
The Piasa bird painted upon the cliffs
40
The executive branch is headed by...
The Governor
The Secretary of State
The Speaker of the House
The President of the Senate
41
Select the Secretary of State of Illinois
Amy Elik
Nikki Buzinski
Alexi Giannoulias
JB Pritzker
42
Which territory did Illinois become a part of when Illinois was ceded to the US?
Midwestern territory
Northwest territory
Ohio territory
Northwest territory
43
The flag of Illinois was changed in 1969 in order to include the state's name on it.
False
True
44
Illinois' economy is derived from both agriculture and manufacturing.
True
False
45
How many officials are elected to the Executive branch of Illinois government?
6
2
8
4
46
Illinois entered the Union permitting slavery.
False
True
47
First territorial Governor of Illinois
James St. Clair
Shadrach Bond
Ninian Edwards
Nathan Cole
48
Illinois is bordered by 6 states.
True
False
49
What is the highest court of appeal in Illinois?
Appellate Court
Supreme Court
Superior Court
Circuit Court
50
What are the requirements to be a voter in Illinois?
US citizen, 21 y/o, live in district for 30 days, registered
US citizen, 21 y/o, live in district for 30 days
US citizen, 18 y/o, live in district for 30 days, registered
Same as voting in the federal election
51
Illinois is made up of 102 counties.
False
True
