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A test for 8th grade Illinoisans.
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T or F The money manager of the state is the Secretary of State.
T
F
2
Which branch declares laws unconstitutional?
Executive
Legislative
Governor
Judicial
3
T or F Foreign affairs is the duty of state government.
T
F
4
How are Illinois judges usually selected?
the president chooses
A help wanted sign found in the window of a court
the governor chooses
by the people
5
T or F In some cases, voters that are 17 years old may vote in primary elections.
F
T
6
T or F The governor is the commander-in-chief of the state militia.
T
F
7
What are the requirements to vote in Illinois?
a resident for 30 days and be registered
a citizen, be 18, resident for 30 days, and registered
a citizen, 18 years old, resident for 30 days
18 years old, resident for 30 days, and registered
8
T or F The Illinois Constitution has a Bill of Rights
T
F
9
Illinois' present Constitution was adopted in what year?
1971
1970
1818
1819
10
Can the Illinois General Assembly be called into special session?
Depends
Yes
only on holidays
No
11
Who is the chief legal officer of the state?
United States general
Governor
Attorney General
president
12
How many Constitutions has Illinois had?
4
5
1
3
13
How long does the governor's term last?
65 years
4 years
2 years
Till they resign or die
14
Who has the power to appoint many state officials?
Governor
The Supreme Court
the president
Lt. governor
15
To vote in Illinois, you must be ____ years old.
It doesn't matter but you have to be a citizen
18
21
17
16
Who can veto a bill passed by the General Assembly?
the president
Governor
Attorney General
Lt. General
17
How many aldermen/women are in the Chicago City Council?
49
102
55
50
18
If the General Assembly wishes to pass a bill over a veto, what vote is necessary? (fraction)
1/10
2/3
3/5
1/2
19
What river makes up the westerly border of Illinois?
Lake Michigan
Atlantic Ocean
Ohio
Mississippi
20
Who is the commander in chief of the Illinois militia?
governor
Attorney general
Lt. Governor
president
21
T or F The governor is allowed to use an item veto to approve only parts of a bill.
T
F
22
T or F In the mayor-and council form of government, a hired manager is the chief city officer.
T
F
23
T or F The governor must be 40 years of age or older
F
T
24
The governor is allowed to use an _____ veto to approve only parts of a bill.
supreme
watch
pocket
item
25
The power given to the towns in Illinois so that they may pass a local ordinance is called__.
municipality
home run
Democracy
home rule
26
Which court is the general or main trial court in Illinois?
Judge Judy
Circuit Court
Judicial Branch
Supreme Court
27
The largest item of state spending is for _____________.
health care
education
jobs
its all even
28
If the governor dies, who becomes governor?
Secretary of State
A new election decides
Lt. Governor
Attorney General
29
How long does the governor have to consider a bill passed by the General Assembly?
A week
3 days
however long it takes
60 days
30
A ___ is defined as a town created to provide services that residents need or desire.
home rule
ordinance
municipality
health care
31
What year did Illinois become a state?
2019
1970
1816
1818
32
T or F The state of Illinois has nine Supreme Court justices.
F
T
33
Who is Illinois' current governor?
Donald Trump
J.B. Pritzcar
J.B. Pritzker
the governor
34
General elections are always held in years on the Tuesday following the first Monday in __
November
on every 2nd Monday
October
December
35
The highest court in Illinois is the _________.
State Courts
Circuit Courts
Judicial Branch
Supreme Court
36
T or F The largest item of state spending is for highways.
F
T
37
How old must one be to run for Governor of Illinois?
30 years old
25 years old
50 years old
18 years old
38
The money manager of the state is the _____________.
controller
The Senate
Attorney General
Comptroller
39
How are amendments to the Illinois Constitution proposed?
ideas
proposed?
By being vetoed
by the General Assembly or a Constitutional Convention
40
Who is the chief executive officer of the state of Illinois?
Attorney General
the president
Governor
Lt. governor
41
How many counties are there in Illinois?
105
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456
102
42
A bill must be read on ____ different days in each house before it can be voted on. (number)
365
4
60
3
43
Public issues that are put on a ballot are called ____________.
voting
fererererererererrerere
drums
referendums
44
T or F Does the Illinois Constitution have a Bill of Rights?
T
F
