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The _____________ has original jurisdiction in most cases.
Circuit Court
Appellate Court
Supreme Court
2
our legislative branch is
is unicameral
is bicameral
has equal bodies
enforces laws
3
There are ________________________ stars on the U.S. flag that represent the states.
15
52
13
50
4
Since becoming a state, Illinois has had ______________ constitution(s).
four
two
one
three
5
In the Illinois state government, who is the head of the executive branch?
secretary of state
Governor
coroner
county sheriff
6
The flag should be flown higher than other countries’ flags.
False
True
7
Our state Representative in the Illinois General Assembly is
Rickey Williams Jr.
Paul Faraci
Brandun Schwiser
Mike Frerichs
8
The legislative branch of Illinois is also called the _____________.
General Assembly
Supreme Court
Congress
9
Each star on the US flag represents a president.
True
False
10
The Mississippi River is located along our _______________ border.
northern
western
southern
eastern
11
Illinois is divided into _______________ judicial districts.
4
7
5
6
12
The only person you should lower the flag for is the President of the United States.
True
False
13
The Illinois legislature is called the General Assembly. What are the names of its two parts?
Senate and House of Representatives
Supreme Court and Circuit Court
Comptroller and Treasurer
Sheriff and Coroner
14
The highest level of court in Illinois is the __________.
Appellate Court
Circuit Court
Supreme Court
15
You can't hold office here in Illinois if you were found guilty of all of the following EXCEPT:
misdemeanor
felony
Perjury
Bribery
16
Which executive officer is responsible for calling the General Assembly into special session?
Attorney General
Secretary of State
Governor
Lt. Governor
17
How many Senators and Representatives?
100 and 435
118 and 59
59 and 118
435 and 100
18
The flag should be folded in the shape of a triangle when not used.
True
False
19
Which executive officer is responsible for creating and presenting the budget?
Treasurer
Secretary of State
Governor
Comptroller
20
What is the correct order of succession if the governor cannot serve?
lieutenant governor, speaker of the house secretary of state
attorney general, lieutenant governor, secretary of state
speaker of the house, lieutenant governor, attorney general
lieutenant governor, attorney general, secretary of state
21
Our state has had 3 capitals Beginning from the earliest to our current capital, what are they
Vandalia, Springfield, Chicago
Kaskaskia, Vandalia, Chicago
Vandalia, Kaskaskia, Springfield
Kaskaskia, Vandalia, Springfield
22
Illinois’ current governor is _______________________.
Juliana Stratton
JB Pritizker
Bruce Rauner
Jesse White
23
The flag should never touch the ground.
False
True
24
There are ______ stripes on the flag that represent the original colonies of the United States.
15
50
52
13
25
The __________________ branch
interprets
laws.
legislative
executive
judicial
26
Our current constitution was written in ______________.
2000
1970
1900
1818
27
The __________________ branch
enforces
laws.
judicial
legislative
executive
28
Any U.S. citizen who is ______ and has lived in Illinois for ________can vote.
18 years old and 30 days
25 years old and 3 years
21 years old and 2 years
25 years old and 2 years
29
Which executive officer is responsible for administering motor vehicle records?
Comptroller
Governor
Secretary of State
Treasurer
30
The __________________ branch
passes
laws.
executive
judicial
legislative
31
Each executive officer serves a term of _________ years.
10
6
2
4
32
The _______________ is the chief officer of the House of Representatives.
president
Lt. Governor
Chief Justice
Speaker
33
senator or representative. U.S. citizen, _ years old, resident of the district for at least _
18 and 30 days
21 and 2 yrs.
25 and 3 yrs
25 and 2 yrs.
34
Which executive officer is responsible for investing our state’s monies?
Treasurer
Lt. Governor
Governor
Comptroller
35
The flag should be to the right of the person giving a speech.
False
True
36
executive office...U.S. citizen, at least ____years old and a resident of Illinois for ______.
25 and 3 yrs.
18 and 30 days
21 and 2 yrs
25 and 2 yrs.
37
A __________________ is a proposed (or possible) law.
law
bill
document
38
The flag should be in the middle and front in a parade procession.
False
True
39
Impeachments are started by the _____________ and a trial is held by the _____________.
Senate, House of Representatives
House of Representatives, Supreme Court
House of Representatives, Senate
Senate, Supreme Court
40
The flag should be flown at the same height as state flags.
True
False
41
These two executive officers must be from the same political party:
Governor & Attorney General
Governor & Lieutenant Governor
Comptroller & Treasurer
Governor and Secretary of State
42
Which county do you live in?
Vermilion
District 118
Danville
United States
43
to override a governor’s veto, what vote is required?
¾
3/5
4/5
½ + 1
44
Which executive officer is our chief fiscal officer and balances the state’s check book?
Governor
Comptroller
Treasurer
Lt. Governor
45
Which executive officer is our chief legal officer?
Lt. Governor
Attorney General
Governor
Secretary of State
46
Amendments to the Illinois constitution are found where?
After the articles
Before the articles
In the articles themselves
47
The mayor of Danville is
Donald Trump
Scott Bennett
Rickey Williams Jr.
Mike Frerichs
48
Illinois became the 21st state in _____________________.
1808
1828
1818
1821
49
There is a cardinal on the Illinois flag.
False
True
50
Our state senator in the Illinois General Assembly is
Paul Faraci
Rickey Williams Jr.
Scott Bennett
Michael Marron