CONSTITUTION REVIEW
What year was the current Illinois Constitution ratified?
What year was the current Illinois Constitution ratified?
Which is NOT included in the Illinois Constitution? 1. General Assembly 2. Foreign policy 3. Impeachment guidelines 4. Bill of Rights
Which is NOT included in the Illinois Constitution? 1. General Assembly 2. Foreign policy 3. Impeachment guidelines 4. Bill of Rights
Who is the chief LEGAL officer of the state of Illinois? 1. Governor 2. Secretary of State 3. Public Defender 4. Attorney General
Who is the chief LEGAL officer of the state of Illinois? 1. Governor 2. Secretary of State 3. Public Defender 4. Attorney General
The Illinois House and Senate is called what? 1. The General Assembly 2. Congress 3. Chief advisors 4. The Lawmakers
The Illinois House and Senate is called what? 1. The General Assembly 2. Congress 3. Chief advisors 4. The Lawmakers
Which is NOT a qualification for the judicial branch in Illinois? 1. citizen years old 3. Licensed attorney 4. Resident of judicial district in which elected
Which is NOT a qualification for the judicial branch in Illinois? 1. citizen years old 3. Licensed attorney 4. Resident of judicial district in which elected
Who is the MORE experienced US Senator from Illinois? 1. Roland Burris 2. Mark Kirk 3. Dick Durbin 4. Tammy Duckworth
Who is the MORE experienced US Senator from Illinois? 1. Roland Burris 2. Mark Kirk 3. Dick Durbin 4. Tammy Duckworth
Who is the junior US SENATOR from Illinois? 1. Roland Burris 2. Mark Kirk 3. Dick Durbin 4. Tammy Duckworth
Who is the junior US SENATOR from Illinois? 1. Roland Burris 2. Mark Kirk 3. Dick Durbin 4. Tammy Duckworth
What is the term of office for Supreme Court Justices in Illinois? years 2. Life 3. 5 years years
What is the term of office for Supreme Court Justices in Illinois? years 2. Life 3. 5 years years
How many branches is the government power in Illinois split up into? 1. Four 2. Three 3. Two 4. One
How many branches is the government power in Illinois split up into? 1. Four 2. Three 3. Two 4. One
Which is “the right of the people to decide an issue by a direct ‘yes’ or ‘no’ vote”? 1. census 2. referendum 3. election 4. poll
Which is “the right of the people to decide an issue by a direct ‘yes’ or ‘no’ vote”? 1. census 2. referendum 3. election 4. poll
Which is NOT a requirement to vote in Illinois? years old 2. US citizen 3. Pay poll tax 4. Registered to vote
Which is NOT a requirement to vote in Illinois? years old 2. US citizen 3. Pay poll tax 4. Registered to vote
How long do executive branch members hold office? 1. 8 years 2. 6 years 3. 4 years 4. 2 years
How long do executive branch members hold office? 1. 8 years 2. 6 years 3. 4 years 4. 2 years
Which power does the governor NOT have? 1. Declare laws unconstitutional 2. Line item veto 3. Give pardons 4. Call meetings of General Assembly
Which power does the governor NOT have? 1. Declare laws unconstitutional 2. Line item veto 3. Give pardons 4. Call meetings of General Assembly
Who represents EACH citizen of Illinois at the state level? 1. No one 2. 1 senator and 1 representative 3. 1 senator and 2 representatives 4. 2 senators and 1 representative
Who represents EACH citizen of Illinois at the state level? 1. No one 2. 1 senator and 1 representative 3. 1 senator and 2 representatives 4. 2 senators and 1 representative
Who issues driver’s licenses? 1. Governor 2. Comptroller 3. Secretary of State 4. Treasurer
Who issues driver’s licenses? 1. Governor 2. Comptroller 3. Secretary of State 4. Treasurer
If the governor died, who would take over? 1. Lieutenant Governor 2. Supreme Court Justice 3. Treasurer 4. Comptroller
If the governor died, who would take over? 1. Lieutenant Governor 2. Supreme Court Justice 3. Treasurer 4. Comptroller
How are the majority of judges chosen in Illinois? 1. Elected 2. Appointed by governor 3. Whoever pays the most money 4. Lottery
How are the majority of judges chosen in Illinois? 1. Elected 2. Appointed by governor 3. Whoever pays the most money 4. Lottery
Who is currently your US representative? 1. Mark Kirk 2. Tammy Duckworth 3. Joe Walsh 4. Roland Burris
Who is the current governor of Illinois? 1. Barack Obama 2. Pat Quinn 3. Rod Blagojevich 4. Bruce Rauner
Who is the current governor of Illinois? 1. Barack Obama 2. Pat Quinn 3. Rod Blagojevich 4. Bruce Rauner
Where is the state capital of Illinois? 1. Vandalia 2. Chicago 3. Springfield 4. Kaskaskia
Where is the state capital of Illinois? 1. Vandalia 2. Chicago 3. Springfield 4. Kaskaskia
Which is an appropriate way to display the U.S. flag? 1. On the hood of a car 2. Touching the ground 3. Lower than state or local flags 4. Level with other countries
Which is an appropriate way to display the U.S. flag? 1. On the hood of a car 2. Touching the ground 3. Lower than state or local flags 4. Level with other countries
Which is NOT on the Illinois state flag? 1. Eagle 2. Sunrise 3. Wheat 4. Shield
Which is NOT on the Illinois state flag? 1. Eagle 2. Sunrise 3. Wheat 4. Shield
Which article of the Illinois Constitution guarantees that citizens cannot be discriminated against based on sex, or physical or mental handicaps? 1. Article IV- Local government 2. Article I- Bill of Rights 3. Article III- Voting and Elections 4. Article II- Separation of Powers
Which article of the Illinois Constitution guarantees that citizens cannot be discriminated against based on sex, or physical or mental handicaps? 1. Article IV- Local government 2. Article I- Bill of Rights 3. Article III- Voting and Elections 4. Article II- Separation of Powers
How many senators are there in the General Assembly?
How many senators are there in the General Assembly?
Which is NOT a step in a bill becoming a law? 1. Pass house by majority vote 2. Courts double check it 3. Pass senate by majority vote 4. Governor signs it
Which is NOT a step in a bill becoming a law? 1. Pass house by majority vote 2. Courts double check it 3. Pass senate by majority vote 4. Governor signs it
Who BRINGS charges of impeachment in Illinois? 1. Senate 2. House of Representatives 3. Courts 4. Governor
Who BRINGS charges of impeachment in Illinois? 1. Senate 2. House of Representatives 3. Courts 4. Governor
How can the legislature override a governor’s veto? 1. They can’t 2. 3/5 majority of both houses 3. 2/3 majority of both houses 4. Supreme rules it fine
How can the legislature override a governor’s veto? 1. They can’t 2. 3/5 majority of both houses 3. 2/3 majority of both houses 4. Supreme rules it fine
What is the judicial branch’s job? 1. Make laws 2. Decide if laws are constitutional 3. Enforce the laws 4. Execute the laws
What is the judicial branch’s job? 1. Make laws 2. Decide if laws are constitutional 3. Enforce the laws 4. Execute the laws
If a student appeared in court, which court would handle the trial? 1. County Circuit 2. Appellate 3. Illinois Supreme 4. US Supreme
If a student appeared in court, which court would handle the trial? 1. County Circuit 2. Appellate 3. Illinois Supreme 4. US Supreme
In DuPage county, where is the county seat and courthouse? 1. Roselle 2. Bloomingdale 3. Naperville 4. Wheaton
In DuPage county, where is the county seat and courthouse? 1. Roselle 2. Bloomingdale 3. Naperville 4. Wheaton
Who gives the final approval to a proposed amendment in the state of Illinois? 1. The Supreme Court justice 2. The voters 3. The governor 4. The General Assembly
Who gives the final approval to a proposed amendment in the state of Illinois? 1. The Supreme Court justice 2. The voters 3. The governor 4. The General Assembly
What is the job of the executive branch? 1. Make the laws 2. Decide if laws are constitutional 3. Enforce the laws 4. Amend the laws
What is the job of the executive branch? 1. Make the laws 2. Decide if laws are constitutional 3. Enforce the laws 4. Amend the laws
What can the governor do that the president cannot? 1. Make laws 2. Veto parts of a bill 3. Command the national army 4. Collect taxes
What can the governor do that the president cannot? 1. Make laws 2. Veto parts of a bill 3. Command the national army 4. Collect taxes
Which is NOT a requirement to be a member of the Legislative branch? 1. Be 18 years old 2. Be 21 years old 3. Live in district you will represent 4. Be a US citizen
Which is NOT a requirement to be a member of the Legislative branch? 1. Be 18 years old 2. Be 21 years old 3. Live in district you will represent 4. Be a US citizen
How many LEGISLATIVE districts does Illinois have?
How many LEGISLATIVE districts does Illinois have?
How many state representatives are in the General Assembly?
How many state representatives are in the General Assembly?
Which officer is NOT in the executive branch? 1. Governor 2. Secretary of State 3. Supreme Court Justice 4. Comptroller
Which officer is NOT in the executive branch? 1. Governor 2. Secretary of State 3. Supreme Court Justice 4. Comptroller
Which is NOT a qualification to be in the Executive Branch? 1. US Citizen years old 3. Resident of state for 3 years years old
Which is NOT a qualification to be in the Executive Branch? 1. US Citizen years old 3. Resident of state for 3 years years old
What is the job of the legislative branch? 1. Make laws 2. Declare laws constitutional 3. Enforce laws 4. Execute laws
What is the job of the legislative branch? 1. Make laws 2. Declare laws constitutional 3. Enforce laws 4. Execute laws
What is federalism in the US? 1. Strong national government 2. Strong state government 3. Collect taxes 4. Balance power between 3 branches of government
What is federalism in the US? 1. Strong national government 2. Strong state government 3. Collect taxes 4. Balance power between 3 branches of government
National supremacy means what level of government has the most power? 1. State 2. Federal 3. Local 4. None, all the same
National supremacy means what level of government has the most power? 1. State 2. Federal 3. Local 4. None, all the same
Which of the following is a STATE power? 1. Declare war 2. Foreign relations (treaties) 3. Issue driver’s licenses 4. Print money
Which of the following is a STATE power? 1. Declare war 2. Foreign relations (treaties) 3. Issue driver’s licenses 4. Print money
Which is the capital of Illinois? 1. A 2. B 3. C
Which is the capital of Illinois? 1. A 2. B 3. C
Which is the Mississippi River? 1. A 2. B 3. C
Which is the Mississippi River? 1. A 2. B 3. C
Which is the state of Iowa? 1. A 2. B 3. C
Which is the state of Iowa? 1. A 2. B 3. C
Which is Lake Michigan? 1. A 2. B 3. C
Which is Lake Michigan? 1. A 2. B 3. C
Which is the state of Kentucky? 1. A 2. B 3. C
Which is the state of Kentucky? 1. A 2. B 3. C