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Illinois State Constitution 2021
Illinois State Constitution 2021
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1
When is the next presidential election?
2021
2024
2023
2022
2
General elections are held in even-numbered years on the Tuesday following the first Monday of which month?
September
December
November
October
3
The Illinois Supreme Court has seven (7) Supreme Court Justices.
False
True
4
How are Illinois judges selected?
Elected by the people
Appointed by the President
Appointed by the Governor
5
The power given to cities and towns so that they may pass their own local laws is...
Bill of Rules
Home Rule
Home Run
Local Government
6
Chicago City Council is made up of how many aldermen and alderwomen?
15
50
118
102
7
The current capital of Illinois is Kaskaskia.
False
True
8
Which branch makes Illinois laws?
Judicial
Legislative
Executive
9
Which of the following is not a duty of the General Assembly?
Approving state appointments
Interpreting the Constitution
Try impeachment cases
Make laws
10
The General Assembly meets where?
Washington D.C.
Springfield, MO
Springfield, IL
Chicago, IL
11
There are 118 counties in Illinois
True
False
12
State governments are in charge of coining and issuing money.
True
False
13
Which branch can declare Illinois laws unconstitutional?
Executive
Judicial
Legislative
14
When is the next mayoral election in Chicago?
2021
2022
2024
2023
15
The General Assembly cannot be called into special session.
False
True
16
The main trial court in Illinois is:
U.S. Supreme Court
Appellate Court
District Court
Circuit Court
17
What vote is necessary for the General Assembly to override the governor's veto?
1/2 vote
3/5 vote
4/5 vote
2/3 vote
18
The city of Chicago has what type of government?
Strong Mayor
Hired Manager
Mayor-and-Council
Trustee-Village
19
The largest item in Illinois state spending is education.
False
True
20
The Secretary of State is in which branch of Illinois government?
Executive
Judicial
Legislative
21
Referendums are public issues on ballots.
False
True
22
When is the next gubernatorial election in Illinois?
2024
2023
2022
2021
23
What is the term length of an Illinois Representative?
4 years, with on 2-year term every 10 years
2 years
10 years
4 years
24
What is the highest court in Illinois?
Appellate Court
Circuit Court
Illinois Supreme Court
District Court
25
Our current state Constitution was written in...
1848
1970
1818
1878
26
The governor...
Is the head of the legislative branch
Cannot be reelected
Is the chief executive officer
Is elected for 6-year terms
27
Who appoints state officials?
Governor
Lieutenant Governor
General Assembly
Illinois Supreme Court
28
How long does the governor have to consider a bill?
10 days
3 days
60 days
30 days
29
How many different constitutions has Illinois had?
1
4
2
3
30
The Illinois Senate has how many Senators?
118
102
59
50
31
Who becomes governor should the governor die?
Attorney General
Secretary of State
Lieutenant Governor
Comptroller
32
What are the qualifications for Illinois voters?
U.S. citizen, 21 years old, no state residency, registered
U.S. citizen, 18 years old, registered, resident for 30 days
U.S. citizen, 21 years old, registered, resident for 2 years
U.S. citizen, 18 years old, registered, resident for 1 year
33
The Illinois House of Representatives has how many Representatives?
118
50
102
59
34
The current governor of Illinois is...
Rahm Emanuel
Ida B. Welles
Bruce Rauner
J.B. Pritzker
35
What is the term length of an Illinois Senator?
4 years, with one two-year term every 10 years
2 years
4 years
10 years
