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1
Who is the speaker of the House?
the Chief Officer
the Governor
the Mayor of Springfield
the Secretary of State
2
When did Illinois become a state?
1817
1828
1808
1818
3
What is the general or main court?
The district court
The appellate court
The Supreme Court
The circuit court
4
Only the Senate has law making responsibilities
False
True
5
What is the youngest age you can vote at in Illinois
19
20
18
17
6
How many members and districts are in the IL House of Reps?
100 and 23
118 each
128 each
30 and 27
7
What are referendums?
Unicorn horns
Public issues that are put on the ballot
Another name for re-elections
References used while voting
8
Who is the money manager?
Comptroller
Secretary of state
Attorney General
Treasurer
9
Who is the commander in chief of the state militia?
Governor
Lieutenant governor
Secretary of State
Attorney General
10
Did you like this quiz trivia thingy?
YeS
YES
Yes
yEs
11
The Judicial Branch consists of the Supreme Court and the District Court
False. The Supreme Court and Circuit Courts
true
12
The governor cannot veto a bill passed by the General assembly.
False. They can
True
13
The Supreme Court is the highest court in Illinois?
False. Its the Appellate Court.
True
14
Only the state constitution has a Bill of Rights
True
False. There is a bill of rights in the federal constitution
15
What is the capital of Illinois?
Paris
Vandalia
Springfield
Kaskaskia
16
When was Illinois' present Constitution adopted?
1970
1989
1607
1959
17
Who selects Illinois judges?
The Governor
The people of Illinois
No one
United States Congress
18
Can the General Assembly be called into a special session?
Yes
No
19
What requires the most funding in Illinois?
Carzzzz
Education
Roads
Hospitals
20
How old do you have to be to in the Senate or House?
24
30
21
25
21
Who makes laws, approves appointments, and initiates and tries impeachment cases?
The governor
The people of Illinois
The Lieutenant Governor
The General Assembly
22
If the governor dies who becomes the governor?
The lieutenant governor
The Prime Minister of France
The secretary of state
No one. There is another election.
23
How long does a governor's term last?
6 years
4 years
2 years
10 years
24
How many houses are in the legislative branch?
2
3
4
1
25
What is home rule?
the power of cities and towns to ignore IL laws
the power of towns and cities to hold their own court cases
I don't know
the power of cities and towns to pass their own laws
26
Who is the governor of Illinois?
Pat Quinn
Rod R. Blagojevich
George H. Ryan
Bruce Rauner
27
How much of the General Assembly's vote is needed to pass a bill over a veto?
1/2
2/5
2/3
3/5
28
How many counties are in Illinois?
102
104
114
112
29
Who starts impeachment proceedings?
The governor
IL Judicial Branch
IL Senate
IL House of Reps
30
The governor may use a pocket veto to approve parts of a bill
True
False. It's a line item veto
31
Are the Senate and the House a part of the IL General Assembly?
Yes
No
32
Who elects the people in the Illinois Senate and House?
the Secretary of State
the Magic Chrystal Ball
the Governor
the People
33
Who is the legal officer of the state?
Secretary of State
Governor
The Attorney General
Comproller
34
Where does the Senate and House meet?
Vandalia
Springfield
Chicago
Kaskaskia
35
How many Illinois Constitutions has there been?
3
6
4
1
36
What makes up the westerly border of Illinois?
The Ohio River
The Wabash River
The Mississippi River
The Illinois River
37
The legislative branch consists of only males
False
True
38
How long are terms in the IL House of Reps?
Unlimited amount of time
6 years
2 years
4 years
39
How long does the governor have to consider a bill passed by the Illinois General Assembly?
15 days
45 days
30 days
60 days
40
Who has the power to appoint many state officials?
Treasurer
The Attorney general
The Governor
Comptroller
41
What is true of the Illinois Senate?
30 members and may serve as long as they are re-elected
100 members and 4 year terms
4 year terms and 59 members
2 year terms and 63 members
42
The legislative branch consists of the Senate and House of Representatives
True
False
