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1
Who are the Illinois State Representatives?
Sam Yingling
Paul Ryan
Rahm Emanuel
Joyce Mason
2
What is the function of the Legislative Branch of government?
Carries out the laws
Interprets the laws
Makes the laws
3
How many articles are there in the Illinois Constitution?
12
14
13
11
4
What is this a picture of?
Seal
Snack
Slogan
Song
5
Which of these is NOT a qualification for running for an Executive Branch position?
U.S. Citizen
Reside in the state at least 3 years prior to election
Have a college degree
25 Years Old
6
Which is NOT a qualification for running for a Legislative Branch position?
Reside in district for 2 years prior to election
U.S. Citizen
18 Years Old
7
What majority vote is needed in each house of the General Assembly to amend the Constitution?
2/3
3/4
3/5
1/2
8
Who were the first explorers to travel through Illinois territory?
Chicago and Madison
Joliet and Marquette
Jasper and Morango
DuBuque and Green Bay
9
How many state constitutions has the state of Illinois had?
2
3
4
5
10
Which is NOT a governor's option for a proposed bill?
Stick it in his pocket and forget about it
Veto
Sign
Veto Parts
11
What is the state bird?
Robin
Cardinal
Sparrow
Blue Jay
12
When was Illinois admitted into the Union?
1618
1718
1518
1818
13
True or False: In the Circuit court, Trials by Jury are the most common
False
True
14
What is the correct order for the three locations of our state capital buildings?
Kaskaskia, Springfield, Vandalia
Kaskaskia, Vandalia, Springfield
Springfield, Vandalia, Kaskaskia
Vandalia, Springfield, Kaskaskia
15
What is the state mineral?
Coal
Gold
Quartz
Fluorite
16
Which article lists the rights of the people and places?
Local Government
Bill of Rights
Powers of the State
Education
17
Which court hears the most cases?
Circuit
Appellate
Supreme
18
How many states PRIOR to Illinois had been entered into the Union at this time?
23
20
21
22
19
Which river did Joliet and Marquette travel down?
Arkansas
Missouri
Mississippi
Ohio
20
Which of the following is NOT a qualification to vote in the state of Illinois?
18 years old
Live in Illinois for 30 days
High school diploma
U.S. Citizen
21
What is the function of the Executive Branch of government?
Interprets the law
Carries out the law
Makes the law
22
Who are our state Senators in Washington, D.C.?
Richard "Dick" Durbin
Tammy Duckworth
Barack Obama
Ted Kennedy
23
True or False, the houses in the General Assembly are the Senate & the House of Representatives
True
False
24
Are there any exceptions to the voting qualifications in the state of Illinois?
Yes
No
25
How many Supreme Court Justices hear cases?
7
6
5
4
26
Who is the Secretary of State?
Jesse White
Jesse Jackson
Al Sharpton
Bill Cosby
27
How many levels of local government are in the state of Illinois?
1
3
2
4
28
When did Illinois become an organized territory?
1609
1709
1909
1809
29
Which court DOES NOT elect their judges to serve a 10 year term?
Supreme
Circuit
Appellate
30
Which Executive office provides legal advice and representation for the state?
Governor
Secretary of State
Attorney General
Lt. Governor
31
What is the state flower?
Tulip
Marigold
Violet
Rose
32
Which one of these is NOT a court in the state of Illinois?
Small Claims
Supreme
Circut
Appellate
33
Which one of these is NOT a local level of government?
Township
Municipal
State
County
34
How many capital buildings has Illinois had?
6
4
7
5
35
What county do we live in?
McHenry
DeKalb
Cook
Lake
36
Where is the county seat located?
Zion
Waukegan
Beach Park
Winthrop Harbor
37
How many members are in the General Assembly?
175
177
178
176
38
What is the function of the Judicial Branch of government?
Interprets the laws
Makes the laws
Carries out the laws
39
The "Big Cheese" of the Executive Branch is also known as...?
Vice-President
President
Mayor
Governor
40
What is the state snack food?
Potato Chips
Popcorn
Pretzels
Peanuts
41
What is the common name for the Legislative Branch of government?
Government Assistance
Genuine Alliance
Guest Accomodations
General Assembly
42
What Indian Tribe was Illinois named after?
Illustration
Illiwego
Illiniwek
Illinian
43
How many electoral votes does the state of Illinois have?
20
22
21
19
44
Which court is the highest level in the Illinois court system?
Supreme
Circuit
Appellate
45
How many sections are there in the Bill of Rights?
26
25
24
23
46
In what year did the British gain control of Kaskaskia as a result of the French & Indian War?
1963
1763
1863
1663
47
Where can the Illiniwek Tribal remains be found in Illinois?
Cahokia
Decatur
Rockford
Peoria
48
In what year did Illinois receive its first state capital?
1876
1776
1897
1818
49
Which of these is NOT an officer of the Executive Branch?
State Senator
Attorney General
Secretary of State
State Treasurer
50
What is the state fish?
Minnow
Walleye
Bluegill
Rainbow Trout
51
Who is the Illinois State Senator?
Laura Bush
Melinda Bush
Barbara Bush
52
Which Executive office issues driver's licenses?
Secretary of State
Lt. Governor
Governor
Attorney General
53
What is the state dance?
Charleston
Hand Jive
Square
Waltz
54
Who gives the State of the State message?
Governor
Treasurer
Lt. Governor
Attorney General
55
Where can all copies of state government records be found?
Archives Building
Supreme Court
Springfield
County Seat
56
What is the state animal?
White-tailed Deer
Grizzly Bear
Red Fox
Wild Turkey
57
Which Executive office writes checks for payment from the state?
Attorney General
Comptroller
State Treasurer
Secretary of State
58
Which out of the following people is not a famous Illinoisan?
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Walt Disney
Robin Williams
Hillary Clinton
59
What is the state slogan?
The Land of Lincoln
Wicked Awesome
The Prairie State
The Gateway to Iowa
60
What is the state insect?
Praying Mantis
Monarch Butterfly
Dragonfly
Grasshopper
61
What is the state tree?
Maple
Redwood
Aspen
White Oak
