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1
Jesse White is the __________ of Illinois.
Treasurer
Governor
Secretary of State
Lieutenant Governor
2
Home rule deals mainly with the powers of ______________.
State governments
Local governments
International governments
The federal government
3
The officer that keeps records of the General Assembly and Executive Branch is the __________.
Treasurer
Attorney General
Speaker of the House
Secretary of State
4
How long is a term for executive office?
4 years
Life terms
10 years
2 years
5
A legislature that has two houses is called ____________.
Unicameral
Congress
Bicameral
The House of Representatives
6
The state provides free public education through what level?
Middle School
College
High School
Elementary School
7
The Governor would likely call on the state military for all of these events except for what?
U.S. declaring war
Putting down a riot
Hurricane relief
Tornado relief
8
What number state did Illinois become when it became a state?
26th
20th
21st
10th
9
Who chooses judges in Illinois?
People
President
Governor
Chief Justice
10
Illinois has had ____ Constitutions?
3
2
4
1
11
The __________ Illinois Constitution is the most recent for the state of Illinois.
1975
1970
1776
1880
12
A ___________ includes provisions to help change from one Constitution to another
Amendment
Lobby
Appeal
Schedule
13
What are the three requirements to be an executive officer in Illinois?
U.S. Citizen, 18 years old, and live in state for 4 years
U.S. Citizen, 25 years old, and live in state for 3 years
U.S. Citizen, 18 years old, and live in state for 3 years
U.S. Citizen, 21 years old, and live in state for 2 years
14
When did Illinois become a state?
December 3rd, 1818
January 4th, 1818
December 12th, 1818
January 5th, 1819
15
Where is the Illinois Archives building?
Chicago
Springfield
Murphysboro
Belleville
16
Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness are examples of what?
Article in the Illinois Constitution
Amendments
Inalienable rights
Supreme Court Case
17
The Governor gives an annual speech to the Illinois legislator in his __________________.
Condition of the State message
Filibuster Speech
Inauguration Address
State of the Union Speech
18
The members of Illinois' Senate and House of Representatives make up Illinois' __________.
Executive Branch
Congress
General Assembly
Electoral College
19
What object is not on the Illinois State Flag?
Sun
Moon
Eagle
Rock
20
The officer who maintains the state's fiscal accounts is the __________.
Treasurer
Governor
Speaker of the House
Comptroller
21
How many Illinois Governors have spent time in prison?
4
3
1
2
22
What is the basic subdivision of the state?
County
Municipality
Circuit
District
23
How many judges are needed for a quorum on the IL Supreme Court?
3
4
7
5
24
What part of the Constitution starts off, "We the People"?
Preamble
Bill of RIghts
Article 3
Closing
25
What are the 3 requirements to be an Illinois Senator or Representative?
U.S. citizen, 21 years old,Live in district for 4 years
U.S. citizen, 21 years old, Live in district for 2 years
U.S. citizen, 18 years old, Live in district for 4 years
U.S. citizen, 18 years old, Live in district for 4 years
26
What is the middle level of state courts called?
Circuit
Supreme Court
Appellate Court
County
27
This refers to cities, villages, and incorporated towns.
Municipalities
Bicameral
County
Circuit
28
If J.B. Pritzker were unable to serve today, who would take over his position?
Speaker of the House
Secretary of Defense
President of the Senate
Lieutenant Governor
29
How old do you have to be to vote in Illinois?
18
21
24
19
30
Which of these cases would most likely
NOT
start in a circuit court?
Theft under $1,000
Divorce
Habeas corpus
Child custody
31
The legal officer of the State of Illinois is the ______________.
Attorney General
Comptroller
Treasurer
Governor
32
The current Illinois Constitution added a new article about ___________.
Education
The Environment
State Militia
The Legislative Branch
33
The trial courts of Illinois are the ___________________.
County Courts
District Courts
Appellate Courts
Circuit Courts
34
How many district representatives are there in total?
120
100
113
118
35
How many Illinois senators are there in total?
71
59
100
60
36
Who is the Lieutenant Governor?
Jesse White
Juliana Stratton
George Ryan
Bruce Rauner
