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1
Who prepares and submits the state budget each year?
House
Governor
Presiden
Senate
2
Which is not a special duty of the state House?
Considered the lower house
Approves appointments of the governor
The speaker is the presiding officer.
Start impeachment proceedings
3
Which is not a special duty of the state Senate?
Tries impeachment cases
The governor is the presiding officer.
Approves appointments of the governor
Is part of the General Assembly
4
How old must you be to becomef a member of the legislature?
35 years old
21 years old
It doesn't matter
30 years old
5
What are the duties of the supreme court?
supervise lower courts
all of the above
interpret state law
monitor court workload
6
The circuit court of responsible for covering trial courts in all 102 Illinois counties.
True
False
7
The governor cannot adjourn the General Assembly.
False
True
8
How long muct you be a US citizen before becoming a member of the Legislature?
2 years
4 years
5 years
I doesn't matter
9
What can the General Assembly do after a veto by the governor?
General Assembly vote with 1/5 majority to override the governor.
Nothing
General Assembly vote with 2/5 majority to override the governor.
General Assembly vote with 3/5 majority to override the governor.
10
How many people in the Innois House of Representatives?
118
45
50
75
11
Legislators cannot receive an appointment by the governor to another public office.
False
True
12
Which president has Illinois roots?
Ulysses Grant
Harry Truman
George Washington
Herbert Hoover
13
Which is a chamber of the general assemly?
Electors
Senate
President
14
What is the term for an Illinois Representative?
4 years
2 years
10 years
6 years 1
15
How many appellate courts (or judicial districts) are there?
9
5
7
3
16
What is the salary of an Illinois Representative?
It's a volunteer position.
$85,00
$100,000
$75,000
17
The governor does not enforce laws, he only administers them?
False
True
18
What is another option for voting if you are not available on election day?
Nothing
on-linO
Mail in ballot
Too bad, you don't get to vote.
19
The appellate court reviews the decisions of the circuit courts
False
True
20
Which is NOT a past or present capitals of Illinois?
Kaskaskia
Springfield
Chicago
Vandalia
21
When is the next presidential election?
2030
2025
2028
2026
22
Legislators cannot receive a salary increase during their term in office.
False
True
23
The governor NEVER has to report the condition of the state to the General Assembly.
False
True
24
The governor must submit a state budget to the General Assembly every year.
True
False
25
Comptroller and Treasurer are an officers in the executive branch.
False
True
26
What do we call organized groups gathering to voice their concerns to lawmakers?
Lobbies
Riot
Illegal gatherings
Hobbies
27
Duckworth and Durbin are the 2 US Senators from Illinois.
True
False
28
Neither house can adjourn without the consent of the other house.
False
True
29
How old must a voter be on election day in order to vote for general election?
16
25
21
18
30
Lieutenant Governor is an officer in the executive branch.
False
True
31
Illinois and 22 other states allow 17 year olds to vote in primaries if they are 18 by the November election.
True
False
32
What Constitution do we currently operate under?
1818
1970
1870
1848
33
Which branch is responsible for interpreting laws?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
34
Which is a chamber of the general assemly?
House
President
Governor
35
How many Constitutions has Illinois had?
2
3
5
4
36
How many Illinois Supreme Court justices are there?
9
10
4
7
37
The governor may call special sessions of the General Assembly.
False
True
38
What year did Illinois become a state?
2012
1818
1977
2001
39
With what movement was Samuel Witwer connected?
To fight for a new Constitution, 1870.
To fight for a new Constitution, 1970.
To fight for a new governor, 1970.
40
Why is our political party system called the "two-party system"?
idk
That's all that is allowed.
Most elections are won by democrats or republicans.
Because there are only 2 partys.
41
Which president has Illinois roots?
Bill Clinton
Franklin Roosevelt
Barrack Obama
Woodrow Wilson
42
Which president has Illinois roots?
Abe Lincoln
Andrew Jackson
Donald Trump
John F Kennedy
43
The governor cannot appoint a replacement to a vacated seat in the Senate if that person leaves before their term is up
True
False
44
When is the next general election in Illinois?
2027
2028
2026
2030
45
Which amendment gave 18 year olds the right to vote?
26th
18th
8th
21st
46
Legislators cannot file a statement of economic interest.
False
True
47
How many members in the Illinois Senate?
118
175
25
50
48
Which branch of governemtn makes the laws?
Legislative
Exectutive
Judicial
49
Which branch is in charge of executing laws?
Judicial branch
Executive branch
Legislative branch
50
How soon must a bill, passed in both houses, be sent to the governor?
60 days
180 days
30 days
20 days
51
What is the salary of an Illinois Senator?
$75,000
$100,000
$85,000
It's a volunteer position
52
Our governor is the commander-in-chief of the state militia.
False
True
53
What is a quorum in the General Assembly?
Half of the votes.
Least number
211
Majority of the members
54
What was NOT a purspose of the Illinois 1970, Constitution?
Modernizing government
Improving the tax system
Make more laws
Protection of individual rights
55
What ordinance helped Illinois become a state and provided for US expansion?
Northwest
Southwest
Northeast
Southwest
56
The governor appoints member of the state government.
False
True
57
Which of the following are NOT officers of the Illinois Senate?
JB Pritzker
The minority party
President of the Senate
The majority party
58
The governor cannot grant pardons.
True
False
59
Attorney General is an officer in the executive branch.
True
False
60
When is the next gubernatorial election?
2026
2030
2025
2028
61
Secretary of state is an officer in the executive branch.
True
False
62
The governor may reorganize any executive agency in the state WITHOUT the approval of the General Assembly.
True
False
63
What is the main body in the state legislative branch?
general assesmbly
Governor
Secretary of State
64
How many counties are on Illinois?
122
100
102
120
65
Which is not an example of a special-purpose district?
public school
forest preserve and parks
library district
soil consesrvation district
transit authority
bridge and road construction/maintenance
66
What is the term of an Illinois Senator?
Varies between 2 years and 4 years.
4 years
As long as they want.
2 years
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What is the governor's salary?
$250,000
$175,000
$210,000
$205,700
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Who are the officers of the Illinois House?
The Republicans
They are elected by the members of the House
The Democratic Party
President of the House
