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