Illinois Constitution Quiz
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- 1.In what year did Illinois become a state?
- A.
1886
- B.
1818
- C.
1824
- D.
1812
- 2.True or False: Iowa is directly west of Illinois.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 3.Fill in the blank --------------- is the percent of votes needed in both houses in order to override a Governor's veto
- 4.Which of the following are qualifications for an Illinois judge?
- A.
Must be 35 or older
- B.
Must work full time as a judge
- C.
Must live in the same district as they were elected
- D.
Must be appointed
- E.
Must be a licensed attorney
- F.
Must live in Illinois for 2 years before election
- 5.Jeffrey ------------------------------ is the Illinois state Senator
- 6.What court hears ordinary trials and hear the most cases?
- A.
Appellate Court
- B.
Supreme Court
- C.
Circuit Court
- 7.Fill in the blank If you want to appeal you're court case after going to the circuit court, your case will go to the --------------- court
- 8.Check the boxes for the requirements for voting in Illinois
- A.
Must be 21 or older
- B.
Must be a U.S citizen
- C.
Must register 30 days before election
- D.
Must live in the district for at least 30 days
- E.
Must have a registered drivers license
- 9.True or False- Evanston is located in Lake County
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 10.True or False- The governor is able to veto an entire bill
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 11.Check the boxes of that are steps in the lawmaking process
- A.
BIll must be introduced to either house
- B.
Over 90% of the people in both houses have to pass it
- C.
A bill must be signed or vetoed by the governor
- D.
If the governor vetoes the bill then it will not become a law
- E.
Must be read at least 3 times by the general assembly
- 12.True or False- Ohio is a bordering state of Illinois
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 13.Is Kentucky a bordering state of Illinois?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
- 14.Choose the correct answer What is an Item/ Reduction Veto?
- A.
The governor can veto the entire bill
- B.
The governor can change the wording
- C.
The governor can eliminate some of the money spent on it
- D.
The governor can change the people working on it
- 15.How long is a term for the governor of Illinois?
- A.
4 years
- B.
2 years
- C.
8 years
- D.
3 years
- 16.What is the current capital of Illinois?
- A.
Chicago
- B.
Evanston
- C.
Vandalia
- D.
Springfiled
- 17.How long is term in the Illinois House of Representatives?
- A.
4 years
- B.
8 years
- C.
2 years
- D.
Until you retire
- 18.True or False- The Supreme Court is the main body of the Legislative Branch in Illinois
- A.
True
- B.
False
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