Illinois Constitution 2010-2011 Practice Test

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Are you a memeber of Illinois and have to take the Constitution test for school? Well here is your easy study guide. Get all of these right and your gurenteed a great grade for class!

Questions and Answers

1.

Who is the current Governor of Illinois?
- A.
  
  George H. Ryan
- B.
  
  Rod Blagojevich
- C.
  
  Pat Quinn
2.

How Long is the governor's term?
- A.
  
  4 years
- B.
  
  2 years
- C.
  
  6 years
3.

What are the Governor's main duties
- A.
  
  Appointing New Members
- B.
  
  Removing Officers
- C.
  
  Agency Reorganization
- D.
  
  Granting Pardons
- E.
  
  Legislative Messages
- F.
  
  All of the Above
4.

What are the Requirements to be Governor?
- A.
  
  United States Citizen, 30 Years Old, Resident of the State for 4 years
- B.
  
  United States Citizen, 25 Years Old, Resident of the State for 3 years
- C.
  
  At least 35 Years Old, Born in the State you represent
5.

What is the order of succession for Governor?
- A.
  
  Attorney General, Secretary of State, Lt. Governor
- B.
  
  Lt. Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State
- C.
  
  Secretary of State, Lt. Governor, Attorney General
6.

How are other vacancies filled within the executive branch?
- A.
  
  Governor takes over
- B.
  
  Governor appoints new member
- C.
  
  Lt. Governor takes over
7.

The Current Lieutenant Governor is _____________.
8.

The Current Attorney General is ___________.
9.

The Attorney General is the Lawyer for the State and the People.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
10.

The current Secretary of State is _____________.
11.

The Secretary of State provides direct services to Illinois citizens. He/She issues vehicle license plates and titles, registers corporations, enforces the Illinois securities act, administers the Organ/Tissue doner program and licenses drivers and driver records.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
12.

The Comptroller safe-keeps and invests money
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
13.

The Treasurer safe-keeps and invests money.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
14.

What is the Illinois Legislative Branch is known as?
- A.
  
  General Assembly
- B.
  
  Supreme Court
- C.
  
  Senate
- D.
  
  Illinois House of Representatives
15.

When does the General Assembly begin it's session?
- A.
  
  January 20th
- B.
  
  Second Wednesday of January
- C.
  
  January 4th
16.

We are currently in the 84th Session.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
17.
The requirements to be a memeber of the Illinois legislative branch
- Must be at least 21 years old
- A United States Citizen
- Resident in the District being represented
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
18.

How many Senators are in the Illinois Legislative Branch?
- A.
  
  100
- B.
  
  59
- C.
  
  49
19.

The Illinois Senator is __________.
20.

What is the Senator's district number?
- A.
  
  43
- B.
  
  21
- C.
  
  32
21.

The Illinois Senator has a 4 year term
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
22.

How many Representatives are in the Illinois legislative branch?
- A.
  
  115
- B.
  
  118
- C.
  
  100
23.

The Illinois Representative is __________.
24.

The Representative's district number is 63.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
25.

How long is the term for an Illinois Representative?
- A.
  
  4 years
- B.
  
  2 years
- C.
  
  3 years
26.

Illinois legislative branch adjourns at the end of May.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
27.

The President of the Illinois Senate is _________.
28.

How long is the Senate President's term?
- A.
  
  4 years
- B.
  
  2 years
- C.
  
  3 years
29.
The Senate President's main duties are
- Appoint new Senate Members
- Review and approve all vouchers
- Certify that all bills passed by the senate are in accordence with Senate rules.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
30.

The Speaker of the House is ___________.
31.
The main duties of the Speaker of the House is
- Sets session meeting schedules
- Establishes the order of buisness
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
32.

How many days must be read before passing?
- A.
  
  4
- B.
  
  3
- C.
  
  8
33.

If a vacancy happens, the position must be filled within 30 days.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
34.

What vote is needed to expel a member?
- A.
  
  2/3rds
- B.
  
  3/5ths
- C.
  
  3/4ths
35.

In order to pass a bill, it must recieve a majority vote.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
36.

How long after a bill is passed must it be presented to the Governor?
- A.
  
  3 days
- B.
  
  60 days
- C.
  
  30 days
37.

The Governor has 60 days to approve a bill.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
38.

How long after a veto does the General Assembly have to override it?
- A.
  
  60 days
- B.
  
  30 days
- C.
  
  15 days
39.

Three-fifths of the vote is needed to override a veto.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
40.

Who starts impeachment legislation?
- A.
  
  General Assembly
- B.
  
  Senate
- C.
  
  House of Representatives
41.

What kind of vote is needed to impeach?
- A.
  
  2/3rds
- B.
  
  3/5fths
- C.
  
  Majority
42.

Impeachments are tried in the Supreme Court.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
43.

2/3rds vote is needed to convict.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
44.

What is the highest court in Illinois?
- A.
  
  Senate
- B.
  
  House of Representatives
- C.
  
  Supreme Court
45.

Chief Justice is ________.
46.

How long is the Chief Justice's term?
- A.
  
  10 years
- B.
  
  Life
- C.
  
  5 years
47.

There are 7 justices on the Illinois Supreme Court.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
48.

There are 3 Judicial districts.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
49.
In order to vote in Illinois
- Must be at least 18
- Live in the state for at least 30 days before election
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
50.

Can you be disqualified from voting in Illinois?
- A.
  
  Yes
- B.
  
  No
51.

Who runs Illinois elections?
- A.
  
  State Board of Education
- B.
  
  State Board of Elections
- C.
  
  The General Assembly
52.
Ways to get on the ballot are
- Primary Election
- Party Convention
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
53.

How many Constitutions has Illinois had?
- A.
  
  3
- B.
  
  1
- C.
  
  2
54.

The State Board of Elections sets educational policy in Illinois.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
55.

How many total students are in Illinois?
- A.
  
  Over 2 million
- B.
  
  145,998
- C.
  
  1,894,452
56.

How many total teachers are in Illinois?
- A.
  
  8
- B.
  
  166,597
- C.
  
  742,445
57.

There are 868 school districts in Illinois.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
58.

What was Illinois's second state capital?
- A.
  
  Chicago
- B.
  
  Kaskaska
- C.
  
  Springfield
- D.
  
  Vandalia
59.

Illinois entered the Union on December 3, 1818.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
60.

Which state number is Illinois?
- A.
  
  21
- B.
  
  32
- C.
  
  12
61.

To call for a constitutional convention, 3/5ths of a vote is needed.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
62.

If a Constitutional Convention is not called for within 22 years, the Secretary of State calls for one at 20 years.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
63.

2/3rds of the vote is needed to approve amendments.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
64.

What is Illinois's state bird?
- A.
  
  Bald Eagle
- B.
  
  Blue Bird
- C.
  
  Cardinal
65.

The Illinois state tree is the White Oak.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
66.

What is the Illinois State flower?
- A.
  
  Violet
- B.
  
  Rose
- C.
  
  Tulip
67.

Illinois state slogan is "Land of Lincoln"
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
68.

Illinois state fossil is the Tully Monster.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False

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