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1
What is the current capital of Illinois?
Vandalia
Kaskaskia
Springfield
Peoria
2
What is IL State Senator Term Limit?
6 year
2 year
2 year & 4 year
4 year
3
The qualifications for being a judge in the state of Illinois are
30 and licensed to practice in Illinois
25 and licensed IL attorney
licensed attorney and resident of district
there are no qualifications
4
The Governor has the job of enforcing the law.
False
True
5
Exercise powers assigned by Governor.
Secretary of State
Governor
Attorney General
Lt Governor
6
Illinois has had 4 state capitals.
False
True
7
What is the Illinois legislature called?
House of Representatives
Congress
Senate
General Assembly
8
What vote is needed for a bill to pass the General Assembly?
majority
3/5ths
2/3rds
3/4ths
9
What are the requirements to run for elected office in the executive branch?
US Citizen, 25 years old, resident for 3 years.
UK Citizen, 25 years old, resident for 13 years.
US Citizen, 200 years old, resident for 3 years.
Narnia Citizen, 25 years old, resident for 4 years.
10
If you are convicted of a felony & serving time, you lose the right to vote in Illinois.
True
False
11
Where does a bill go after it passes both houses in the General Assembly?
To the Governor
To the people
To the President
To the Speaker of the House
12
Where do most of the state’s court cases take place?
Circuit
District
Supreme
Appellate
13
Keeps the Great Seal, issues vehicle license plates, is the State Librarian, and the State Archivist.
Secretary of State
Treasurer
Attorney General
Comptroller
14
Branch of the government that enforces the law.
Executive
Unitary System
Legislative
Judicial
15
The chief fiscal control officer for Illinois government, maintains central fiscal accounts
Treasurer
Lt Governor
Governor
Comptroller
16
Illinois became a state in 1812
True
False
17
How many days does the Governor have to act before a bill automatically becomes law?
60 days
45 days
30 days
90 days
18
The Governor cannot grant pardons.
False
True
19
If the governor resigns, or cannot perform the duties, who is next in line?
Speaker of the House
Lt Governor
Attorney General
Secretary of State
20
What are 3 voting requirements in Illinois?
U.S. Citizen, IL/district resident for 30 days, 18 at time of election,
Live anywhere in the states, 16 years old, voter registration card
Live anywhere in IL, US Citizen, 17 years old
21
The Governor serves as commander-in-chief of the state’s military.
False
True
22
J.B. Pritzker
Governor
Lt Governor
Auditor General
Treasurer
23
According to the IL Constitution, the State must provide a free and quality education system.
True
False
24
A proposed law is called a constituent.
True
False
25
State’s chief investment officer and administers low-interest loan programs.
Treasurer
Lt Governor
Attorney General
Comptroller
26
What 2 parts make up the General Assembly
House of Representatives & Senate
Govenor and Lt. Govenor
Lt. Govenor and Comptroller
27
What is the minimum age requirement to run for IL State Representative?
20 years old
18 years old
25 years old
21 years old
28
History: What city was the first capital of Illinois?
Kaskaskia
Champaign
Vandalia
Chicago
29
45) What are the two major political parties in the United States?
Green/Libertarian
Republican/First party
Democratic/Constitution
Democratic/Republican
30
Chief executive of the state, responsible for all areas of the executive branch.
Attorney General
Governor
Secretary of State
Lt Governor
31
Chief legal officer and lawyer for the state and the people of Illinois
Treasurer
Secretary of State
Governor
Attorney General
32
What is the minimum age requirement to run for IL Supreme Court?
25 years old
18 years old
NONE
21 years old
33
Select the 3 types of state courts.
Circuit, Jurisdiction, Supreme
Supreme, Appellate, Jurisdiction
Circuit, Appellate, Supreme
Local, District, Supreme
34
All state executive officers serve 4-year terms.
True
False
35
What does amend mean
to heal
to be freinds
Devyn is awesome
to add into the constitution
36
The highest court in Illinois.
Circuit court
Supreme court
appellate court
37
How many constitutions has Illinois had?
1
3
4
2
38
The last Illinois Constitution was adopted in 1980.
False
True
39
To vote, a person must have lived in the election district for at least 60 days.
False
True
40
Which branch of government makes laws?
Executive
Judicial
Legislative
41
Which branch of government interprets the law?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
42
How are judges chosen in Illinois?
Elected by the people of the state
Appointedby the Governor
Electedby the General Assembly
Appointedby the President
43
To impeach means to be accused of doing something wrong
False
True
44
What is the term limit for Il Supreme Court Justices?
2 year
Lifetime
6-8 year
10 year
45
What is the minimum age requirement to run for IL State Senator?
18 years old
21 years old
23 years old
25 years old
46
What is the minimum age requirement to run for IL Governor?
25 years old
21 years old
30 years old
35 years old
47
What is the term limit for IL State Representative?
1 year
2 years
3 years
5 years
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What is the IL Governor term limit>
2 years
4 years
8 years
6 years
