Illinois Constitution
Helps study for the constitution test.
- 1.
What are the qualifications for a judge in Illinois?
- A.
21 years old, citizen, live in Illinois
- B.
Citizen, licensed attorney of the state, resident of the district.
- C.
No requirements
Correct Answer
B. Citizen, licensed attorney of the state, resident of the district. -
- 2.
What are the qualifications for governor of Illinois?
- A.
None
- B.
25 years old, resident of state for 3 years, US citizen
- C.
Resident of US, 25 years old resident of the state for 4 years
Correct Answer
B. 25 years old, resident of state for 3 years, US citizen -
- 3.
What year did Illinois become part of the northwest territory?
- A.
1785
- B.
1879
- C.
1787
Correct Answer
C. 1787 -
- 4.
What are the dates of the 4 constitutions Illinois has had?
- A.
1716, 1888, 1940, 1956
- B.
1725, 1873, 2000, 2009
- C.
1818, 1848, 1870, 1970
Correct Answer
C. 1818, 1848, 1870, 1970 -
- 5.
What is the main body of the legislative branch?
- A.
General Assembly or legislature
- B.
Senate and house
- C.
Senate
Correct Answer
A. General Assembly or legislature -
- 6.
How often are elections for government positions held in Illinois?
- A.
Every 4 years
- B.
Every 5 years
- C.
Every 7 years
Correct Answer
A. Every 4 years -
- 7.
Who has the power to make laws? (In Illinois)
- A.
Congress
- B.
General assembly
- C.
The governor
Correct Answer
B. General assembly -
- 8.
Who must proposals to the constitution be submitted to?
- A.
The people (voters)
- B.
The governor (of Illinois)
- C.
The state (Illinois)
Correct Answer
A. The people (voters) -
- 9.
What is the order of succession for the governor?
- A.
Lt. Governor, treasurer, comptroller
- B.
Lt. Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of state
- C.
There is an election to fill the spot.
Correct Answer
B. Lt. Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of state -
- 10.
Where may bills begin?
- A.
In congress
- B.
In the senate only
- C.
In either house
Correct Answer
C. In either house -
- 11.
How long is the term for senator?
- A.
2 years
- B.
4 years
- C.
for life
Correct Answer
B. 4 years -
- 12.
How long is the term for the House?
- A.
1 year
- B.
6 years
- C.
2 years
Correct Answer
C. 2 years -
- 13.
How many senators are in illinois?
- A.
10
- B.
57
- C.
59
Correct Answer
C. 59 -
- 14.
Members of the general assembly are elected by the people.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 15.
Illinois has 118 representative districts.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 16.
Illinois has 118 senatorial districts.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 17.
What are the qualifications for members of the general assembly?
- A.
Citizen
- B.
21 years old
- C.
Live in Illinois for 3 years
- D.
Live in district for 2 years
Correct Answer(s)
A. Citizen
B. 21 years old
D. Live in district for 2 years -
- 18.
When does the state legislature meet?
- A.
Second Wednesday of January until work is completed
- B.
Second thursday of febuary until work is completed
Correct Answer
A. Second Wednesday of January until work is completed -
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