Illinois Constitution Quiz
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- 1.
In what year did Illinois become a state?
- A.
1886
- B.
1818
- C.
1824
- D.
1812
Correct Answer
B. 1818Explanation
Illinois Became a state in 1818Rate this question:
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- 2.
True or False: Iowa is directly west of Illinois.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Iowa is Northwest of IllinoisRate this question:
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- 3.
Fill in the blank --------------- is the percent of votes needed in both houses in order to override a Governor's veto
Correct Answer
60% - 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
Correct Answer(s)
B. Must work full time as a judge
C. Must live in the same district as they were elected
E. Must be a licensed attorney -
- 5.
Jeffrey ------------------------------ is the Illinois state Senator
Correct Answer(s)
Schoenberg - 6.
What court hears ordinary trials and hear the most cases?
- A.
Appellate Court
- B.
Supreme Court
- C.
Circuit Court
Correct Answer
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
Correct Answer
appellate - 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
Correct Answer(s)
B. Must be a U.S citizen
D. Must live in the district for at least 30 days -
- 9.
True or False- Evanston is located in Lake County
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Evanston is in Cook countyRate this question:
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- 10.
True or False- The governor is able to veto an entire bill
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 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
Correct Answer(s)
A. BIll must be introduced to either house
C. A bill must be signed or vetoed by the governor
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
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 13.
Is Kentucky a bordering state of Illinois?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
A. Yes -
- 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
Correct Answer
C. The governor can eliminate some of the money spent 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
Correct Answer
A. 4 years -
- 16.
What is the current capital of Illinois?
- A.
Chicago
- B.
Evanston
- C.
Vandalia
- D.
Springfiled
Correct Answer
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
Correct Answer
C. 2 years -
- 18.
True or False- The Supreme Court is the main body of the Legislative Branch in Illinois
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The General Assembly is the main body of the Legislatie BranchRate this question:
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