Which is the correct order of succession to the office of Governor?

Lt. Governor, Attorney General, Sec. of State

What is the purpose of a primary election?

Select candidates to represent each political party

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1
Which has the Governor as the chief officer?
Neither
Both
Senate
House of Reps
2
Who maintains the state's central fiscal accounts?
Attorney General
Treasurer
Comptroller
Secretary of State
3
Who can establish and supervise schools?
Neither
Both
Federal
State
4
Illinois has had three capitals.
False
True
5
Illinois has had four constitutions.
False
True
6
What is the term of office for a Appellate Court judge?
10 years
6 years
4 years
3 years
7
All state executive officers serve four year terms.
False
True
8
How many electoral votes does Illinois have?
17
59
19
118
9
Which have the President for chief officer?
Both
Senate
Neither
House of Reps
10
The lawmaking process is discussed in Article IV of the state constitution.
False
True
11
How many aldermen/women does Chicago have?
45
80
50
10
12
The Governor's salary is $150,691.
True
False
13
What branch of government is the Senate?
Legislative
Judicial
Executive
14
Coal mining had become one of Illinois' largest industries by 1870.
True
False
15
Bills must be read on 3 different days by title.
True
False
16
Which have 3 in each district?
Both
House of Reps
Senate
Neither
17
Which has a term of two years?
Neither
House of Reps
Both
Senate
18
Who are the judges with the shortest term of office?
Circuit Court
Supreme Court
District Court
Appellate Court
19
The state is divided into how many Appellate districts?
20
12
5
10
20
The Governor has 30 days to consider a bill.
True
False
21
Which has a term of four years?
Both
Senate
House of Reps
Neither
22
Which must be at least 21 years old?
Senate
House of Reps
Both
Neither
23
Who is responsible for the safekeeping and investment of money?
Treasurer
Comptroller
Attorney General
Secretary of State
24
Which starts impeachment proceedings?
House of Reps
Senate
Both
Neither
25
What is the term of office for a Circuit Court judge?
4 years
10 years
3 years
6 years
26
What is the term of office for a Supreme Court judge?
10 years
3 years
4 years
6 years
27
Who can regulate interstate commerce?
State
Federal
Neither
Both
28
What is the state nickname?
State Sovereignty, National Union
The Land of Lincoln
The Prairie State
The Windy City
29
What branch of government is the Circuit Courts?
Legislative
Judicial
Executive
30
How many Representatives does Illinois have in Congress?
59
20
2
17
31
Which is the correct order of succession to the office of Governor?
Sec. of State, Lt. Governor, Attorney General
Lt. Governor, Sec. of State, Attorney General
Attorney General, Sec. of State, Lt. Governor
Lt. Governor, Attorney General, Sec. of State
32
Illinois was part of the Northwest Territory in 1787.
True
False
33
Who can coin and issue money?
State
Both
Neither
Federal
34
Which is NOT a qualification for Governor?
Resident of state for 3 years
Licensed attorney
25 years old
U.S. citizen
35
Who can establish courts?
Neither
State
Federal
Both
36
How many Representatives are in the General Assembly?
20
59
18
118
37
What branch of government is the Appellate Courts?
Judicial
Legislative
Executive
38
The state spends the most money on what?
Education
Public Aid
Health Services
Transportation
39
Which form of government does Chicago have?
Council-Manager Form
Mayor-and-Council Form
Strong Mayor
Commission Form
40
Who maintains the official records of the General Assembly?
Secretary of State
Attorney General
Lt. Governor
Comptroller
41
What is the state bird?
Crow
Cardinal
Sparrow
Robin
42
Who is the chief legal officer of the state?
Lt. Governor
Comptroller
Secretary of State
Attorney General
43
Most court cases take place where?
Supreme Court
Circuit Court
Appellate Court
Supreme Court
44
The state receives money from where?
Sales Tax
All of the Above
Federal Aid
Income Tax
45
The constitution of 1818 did not interfere with slavery already in the state and allowed slavery to extend.
False
True
46
Which form of government has a mayor who does not need legislative approval of appointments?
Council-Manager Form
Mayor-and-Council Form
Commission Form
Strong Mayor
47
What is the purpose of a primary election?
Organized group that influences lawmakers
Someone already in office who is running for re-election
Choose the winner who will take political office
Select candidates to represent each political party
48
The General Assembly cannot be called into special session.
True
False
49
Which form of government has a professionally trained officer selected as administrator?
Mayor-and-Council Form
Council-Manager Form
Strong Mayor
Commission Form
50
What is it called when you vote on public issues?
Lobbying
Incumbent
Vetoing
Referendum
51
Bills may start in either house.
True
False
52
The Governor cannot grant pardons.
True
False
53
Who has the power to tax?
State
Federal
Both
Neither
54
What branch of government is the Secretary of State?
Judicial
Executive
Legislative
55
The Governor's term of office is four years.
False
True
56
Which form of government has the duties of the city government handled by commissioners?
Commission Form
Council-Manager Form
Strong Mayor
Mayor-and-Council Form
57
If the Governor doesn't act on a bill within 60 days it automatically becomes a law.
False
True
58
What is the state motto?
The Prairie State
The Land of Lincoln
State Sovereignty, National Union
The Windy City
59
Who performs the duties and powers delegated by the Governor?
Attorney General
Treasurer
Lt. Governor
Comptroller
60
John Deere's invention of the prairie plow allowed Illinois to become a leading agricultural state.
True
False
61
Which are elected by the people?
Both
House of Reps
Neither
Senate
62
On what day are general elections held?
First Tuesday in November
Tuesday after the first Monday in November
Last Tuesday in November
First Monday in November
63
Which is NOT a qualification for judges?
U.S. citizen
Resident of the district
25 years old
Licensed attorney
64
What branch of government is the Lt. Governor?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
65
Each house must have approval of the other to adjourn.
False
True
66
The Governor may veto a bill.
False
True
67
If the Governor's veto is overridden by a 3/5 vote in each house then it becomes a law.
False
True
68
How many counties are in Illinois?
10
50
102
146
69
Which form of government has a mayor and aldermen who approve the mayor's appointments?
Strong Mayor
Mayor-and-Council Form
Council-Manager Form
Commission Form
70
Which is NOT a type of state court?
Circuit
Supreme Court
District
Appellate
71
How often is a general election held?
Every 2 years in even number years
Every 2 years in odd number years
Every 4 years in even number years
Every 4 years in even number years
72
The Governor is the commander-in-chief of the state militia.
False
True
73
Legislators may hold only one additional public job in the state.
False
True
74
Bills must cover at least three subjects.
False
True
75
What is the term of office for an Associate Circuit Court judge?
4 years
3 years
6 years
10 years
76
Someone in office already who is running for re-election is what?
A veto
A referendum
A lobby
An incumbent
77
What is the term of office for a Chief Justice?
6 years
10 years
4 years
3 years
78
What is the term of office for Chicago's mayor?
10 years
4 years
5 years
2 years
79
How are judges usually selected?
By the people
By pulling from a hat
By the General Assembly
By the Governor
80
Which has the Speaker as chief officer?
Neither
House of Reps
Senate
Both
81
The Governor has the job of enforcing the law.
False
True
82
What is the state flower?
Rose
Violet
Daffodil
Dandelion
83
Who can establish post offices?
Federal
Both
Neither
State
84
How many Senators does Illinois have in Congress?
2
59
18
20
85
What branch of government is the House of Representatives?
Judicial
Executive
Legislative
86
Governor Edward Coles did not work to keep Illinois a free state.
False
True
87
Which one tries impeachment cases?
Senate
Neither
Both
House of Reps
88
Which are parts of the General Assembly?
Neither
House of Reps
Senate
Both
89
How many Senators are in the General Assembly?
118
20
2
59
90
The last great Indian uprising in Illinois was the Black Hawk War in 1832.
True
False
91
No bill can pass the Senate or House except by 3/5 vote.
True
False
92
What are lobbies?
An idea for a law
To reject a bill
Organized groups who influence lawmakers
A hallway
93
Which is NOT a requirement for a voter?
18 years old
Live in district for 30 days
U.S. citizen
21 years old
94
What is the name of Chicago's legislative body?
Trustee Village
City Council
General Assembly
County Board
95
Which must live in district at least 2 years?
Both
House of Reps
Neither
Senate
96
What branch of government is the State Supreme Court?
Judicial
Executive
Legislative
97
Who can charter banks?
Both
State
Neither
Federal
98
What is the state slogan?
The Prairie State
The Land of Lincoln
State Sovereignty, National Union
The Windy City
99
What branch of government is the Governor?
Legislative
Judical
Executive
100
Which approves appointments of the Governor?
Senate
House of Reps
Both
Neither

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Answers

1
Which has the Governor as the chief officer?
Neither
Both
Senate
House of Reps
2
Who maintains the state's central fiscal accounts?
Attorney General
Treasurer
Comptroller
Secretary of State
3
Who can establish and supervise schools?
Neither
Both
Federal
State
4
Illinois has had three capitals.
False
True
5
Illinois has had four constitutions.
False
True
6
What is the term of office for a Appellate Court judge?
10 years
6 years
4 years
3 years
7
All state executive officers serve four year terms.
False
True
8
How many electoral votes does Illinois have?
17
59
19
118
9
Which have the President for chief officer?
Both
Senate
Neither
House of Reps
10
The lawmaking process is discussed in Article IV of the state constitution.
False
True
11
How many aldermen/women does Chicago have?
45
80
50
10
12
The Governor's salary is $150,691.
True
False
13
What branch of government is the Senate?
Legislative
Judicial
Executive
14
Coal mining had become one of Illinois' largest industries by 1870.
True
False
15
Bills must be read on 3 different days by title.
True
False
16
Which have 3 in each district?
Both
House of Reps
Senate
Neither
17
Which has a term of two years?
Neither
House of Reps
Both
Senate
18
Who are the judges with the shortest term of office?
Circuit Court
Supreme Court
District Court
Appellate Court
19
The state is divided into how many Appellate districts?
20
12
5
10
20
The Governor has 30 days to consider a bill.
True
False
21
Which has a term of four years?
Both
Senate
House of Reps
Neither
22
Which must be at least 21 years old?
Senate
House of Reps
Both
Neither
23
Who is responsible for the safekeeping and investment of money?
Treasurer
Comptroller
Attorney General
Secretary of State
24
Which starts impeachment proceedings?
House of Reps
Senate
Both
Neither
25
What is the term of office for a Circuit Court judge?
4 years
10 years
3 years
6 years
26
What is the term of office for a Supreme Court judge?
10 years
3 years
4 years
6 years
27
Who can regulate interstate commerce?
State
Federal
Neither
Both
28
What is the state nickname?
State Sovereignty, National Union
The Land of Lincoln
The Prairie State
The Windy City
29
What branch of government is the Circuit Courts?
Legislative
Judicial
Executive
30
How many Representatives does Illinois have in Congress?
59
20
2
17
31
Which is the correct order of succession to the office of Governor?
Sec. of State, Lt. Governor, Attorney General
Lt. Governor, Sec. of State, Attorney General
Attorney General, Sec. of State, Lt. Governor
Lt. Governor, Attorney General, Sec. of State
32
Illinois was part of the Northwest Territory in 1787.
True
False
33
Who can coin and issue money?
State
Both
Neither
Federal
34
Which is NOT a qualification for Governor?
Resident of state for 3 years
Licensed attorney
25 years old
U.S. citizen
35
Who can establish courts?
Neither
State
Federal
Both
36
How many Representatives are in the General Assembly?
20
59
18
118
37
What branch of government is the Appellate Courts?
Judicial
Legislative
Executive
38
The state spends the most money on what?
Education
Public Aid
Health Services
Transportation
39
Which form of government does Chicago have?
Council-Manager Form
Mayor-and-Council Form
Strong Mayor
Commission Form
40
Who maintains the official records of the General Assembly?
Secretary of State
Attorney General
Lt. Governor
Comptroller
41
What is the state bird?
Crow
Cardinal
Sparrow
Robin
42
Who is the chief legal officer of the state?
Lt. Governor
Comptroller
Secretary of State
Attorney General
43
Most court cases take place where?
Supreme Court
Circuit Court
Appellate Court
Supreme Court
44
The state receives money from where?
Sales Tax
All of the Above
Federal Aid
Income Tax
45
The constitution of 1818 did not interfere with slavery already in the state and allowed slavery to extend.
False
True
46
Which form of government has a mayor who does not need legislative approval of appointments?
Council-Manager Form
Mayor-and-Council Form
Commission Form
Strong Mayor
47
What is the purpose of a primary election?
Organized group that influences lawmakers
Someone already in office who is running for re-election
Choose the winner who will take political office
Select candidates to represent each political party
48
The General Assembly cannot be called into special session.
True
False
49
Which form of government has a professionally trained officer selected as administrator?
Mayor-and-Council Form
Council-Manager Form
Strong Mayor
Commission Form
50
What is it called when you vote on public issues?
Lobbying
Incumbent
Vetoing
Referendum
51
Bills may start in either house.
True
False
52
The Governor cannot grant pardons.
True
False
53
Who has the power to tax?
State
Federal
Both
Neither
54
What branch of government is the Secretary of State?
Judicial
Executive
Legislative
55
The Governor's term of office is four years.
False
True
56
Which form of government has the duties of the city government handled by commissioners?
Commission Form
Council-Manager Form
Strong Mayor
Mayor-and-Council Form
57
If the Governor doesn't act on a bill within 60 days it automatically becomes a law.
False
True
58
What is the state motto?
The Prairie State
The Land of Lincoln
State Sovereignty, National Union
The Windy City
59
Who performs the duties and powers delegated by the Governor?
Attorney General
Treasurer
Lt. Governor
Comptroller
60
John Deere's invention of the prairie plow allowed Illinois to become a leading agricultural state.
True
False
61
Which are elected by the people?
Both
House of Reps
Neither
Senate
62
On what day are general elections held?
First Tuesday in November
Tuesday after the first Monday in November
Last Tuesday in November
First Monday in November
63
Which is NOT a qualification for judges?
U.S. citizen
Resident of the district
25 years old
Licensed attorney
64
What branch of government is the Lt. Governor?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
65
Each house must have approval of the other to adjourn.
False
True
66
The Governor may veto a bill.
False
True
67
If the Governor's veto is overridden by a 3/5 vote in each house then it becomes a law.
False
True
68
How many counties are in Illinois?
10
50
102
146
69
Which form of government has a mayor and aldermen who approve the mayor's appointments?
Strong Mayor
Mayor-and-Council Form
Council-Manager Form
Commission Form
70
Which is NOT a type of state court?
Circuit
Supreme Court
District
Appellate
71
How often is a general election held?
Every 2 years in even number years
Every 2 years in odd number years
Every 4 years in even number years
Every 4 years in even number years
72
The Governor is the commander-in-chief of the state militia.
False
True
73
Legislators may hold only one additional public job in the state.
False
True
74
Bills must cover at least three subjects.
False
True
75
What is the term of office for an Associate Circuit Court judge?
4 years
3 years
6 years
10 years
76
Someone in office already who is running for re-election is what?
A veto
A referendum
A lobby
An incumbent
77
What is the term of office for a Chief Justice?
6 years
10 years
4 years
3 years
78
What is the term of office for Chicago's mayor?
10 years
4 years
5 years
2 years
79
How are judges usually selected?
By the people
By pulling from a hat
By the General Assembly
By the Governor
80
Which has the Speaker as chief officer?
Neither
House of Reps
Senate
Both
81
The Governor has the job of enforcing the law.
False
True
82
What is the state flower?
Rose
Violet
Daffodil
Dandelion
83
Who can establish post offices?
Federal
Both
Neither
State
84
How many Senators does Illinois have in Congress?
2
59
18
20
85
What branch of government is the House of Representatives?
Judicial
Executive
Legislative
86
Governor Edward Coles did not work to keep Illinois a free state.
False
True
87
Which one tries impeachment cases?
Senate
Neither
Both
House of Reps
88
Which are parts of the General Assembly?
Neither
House of Reps
Senate
Both
89
How many Senators are in the General Assembly?
118
20
2
59
90
The last great Indian uprising in Illinois was the Black Hawk War in 1832.
True
False
91
No bill can pass the Senate or House except by 3/5 vote.
True
False
92
What are lobbies?
An idea for a law
To reject a bill
Organized groups who influence lawmakers
A hallway
93
Which is NOT a requirement for a voter?
18 years old
Live in district for 30 days
U.S. citizen
21 years old
94
What is the name of Chicago's legislative body?
Trustee Village
City Council
General Assembly
County Board
95
Which must live in district at least 2 years?
Both
House of Reps
Neither
Senate
96
What branch of government is the State Supreme Court?
Judicial
Executive
Legislative
97
Who can charter banks?
Both
State
Neither
Federal
98
What is the state slogan?
The Prairie State
The Land of Lincoln
State Sovereignty, National Union
The Windy City
99
What branch of government is the Governor?
Legislative
Judical
Executive
100
Which approves appointments of the Governor?
Senate
House of Reps
Both
Neither