The Illinois Constitution Test!

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Originally written in 1818, the Illinois Constitution has seen three revisions, with the current version adopted in 1970 and undergoing only minor updates since. Ready to test your knowledge on its content? Dive into the quiz below and assess your understanding.
Edited by Me.bot Editorial TeamQuestions: 34September 28, 2024

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1. What year did Illinois become a state?

1818
1824
1896
1776

2. Who is our current Illinois governor?

J. B. Pritzker
Jim Edgar
Pat Quinn
Paul Simon

3. How many representatives are there in the Illinois House of Representatives?

118
435
59
100

4. How many members are there in the Illinois state Senate?

59
100
118
435

5. Who is the chief legal officer of the state of Illinois?

Attorney General
Comptroller
Governor
Secretary of State

6. What is the name of the state legislature in Springfield?

General Assembly
Congress
Town Hall
House of Burgesses

7. What year was our current Illinois Constitution written?

1970
1818
1945
1787

8. If the governor dies, who is next in the line of succession to take over?

Lt. Governor
Comptroller
Secretary of State
Treasurer

9. What fraction of the General Assembly does it take to override a veto of the governor?

3/5
2/3
1/2
3/4

10. How often does the Illinois State legislature have to 'officially meet'?

One time a year
Three times a year
Once a month
5 days a week

11. To pass a bill in the Illinois State legislature, which of the following is NOT true?

The governor only gets 10 days to examine a bill
Bills must be read on 3 different days
Bills must stick to one subject
Bills must pass both chambers with a majority vote

12. Twenty-one years old, a resident of your district for two years and being a US citizen were the qualifications for what position in Illinois government?

State legislator (House or Senate)
Governor
State Judge
Attorney General

13. What is the current population of the state of Illinois?

12,500,000 people
54 million people
12,000 people
125,000 people

14. Where in the Illinois Constitution is the Illinois Bill of Rights located?

Article I
First 10 amendment
Article VI
Article III

15. What is the name of the legislative branch in the state of Illinois, which is responsible for making and passing laws?

General Assembly
House of Representatives
State Senate
State Assembly

16. The first European Country to Settle in Illinois is....?

France
Germany
England
Spain

17. Which of the following has not ever been a capital of Illinois?

Chicago
Springfield
Vandalia
Kaskaskia

18. Which of the following is NOT a veto power that the Illinois governor has?

Pocket veto
Amendatory veto
Regular veto
Line item (reduction) veto

19. How many judicial (appellate) districts are there in the state of Illinois?

5
3
94
10

20. Which of the following state executive officers is NOT up for election at the same time as the governor?

Superintendent of Schools
Treasurer
Secretary of State
Comptroller

21. What is the main trial court at the STATE level?

Circuit court
District court
Appellate court
Supreme Court

22. Which of the following is NOT a qualification for the Governor?

Male
25 years old
US citizen
3 year resident of the state of Illinois

23. The official records and the great seal of the state of Illinois are kept by what official?

Secretary of State
Comptroller
Treasurer
Governor

24. Which of the following is NOT a duty of the governor?

Handle foreign affairs
Veto laws
Commander in chief of the state guard
Pardon individuals

25. Which branch of Illinois government is accurately associated?

All of the above
General Assembly- legislative branch that makes the laws
Governor- executive branch that enforces the laws
Illinois courts- judicial branch that interprets the laws

26. What is the special status that is given to cities so that they can make their own rules without going through the General Assembly for approval?

Home rule
Home schooling
Filibuster
Council manager form

27. What form of city government involved a mayor and city council that make the decisions for the city, but hire a professionally trained manager to carry out those decisions?

Council manager form
Commission form
Strong mayor form
None of the above

28. Which of the following statements about the Illinois Constitution is true?

The current Illinois Constitution was adopted in 1970.
The Illinois Constitution was adopted before the U.S. Constitution.
Illinois has had only one constitution since becoming a state in 1818.
The Governor of Illinois serves a 2-year term according to the state constitution.

29. The Illinois Constitution requires that every __________ years a call for a Constitutional Convention be put to the people.

20
10
5
15

30. Which of the following would NOT be considered a municipality?

County
Town
Village
City

31. What chamber of the General assembly does the 'impeaching' or accusing?

House
Senate

32. What form of city government has an elected mayor and four elected commissioners that divide up the work of the city?

Commission
Council manager
Strong mayor
Alderman

33. The election in which a party chooses its nominee is called ______.

A primary
A general election
A filibuster
A pork barrel project

34. Which of the following is NOT protected by the Illinois Bill of Rights?

Freedom from/exclusion from national military service
Freedom of speech
Right to a fair trial
Freedom from self incrimination
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What is The Illinois Constitution Test! about?
The Illinois Constitution Test! evaluates your understanding of the Illinois Constitution, originally written in 1818 and currently using the version adopted in 1970 with minor revisions.
Why should I take The Illinois Constitution Test!?
Taking The Illinois Constitution Test! helps you assess your knowledge of Illinois' foundational legal document and ensures you are well-informed about its content and history.
How many versions of the Illinois Constitution are covered in The Illinois Constitution Test!?
The Illinois Constitution Test! covers all four versions of the Illinois Constitution, with a focus on the current version adopted in 1970.
What year was the current version of the Illinois Constitution adopted, as tested in The Illinois Constitution Test!?
The current version of the Illinois Constitution, as featured in The Illinois Constitution Test!, was adopted in 1970.
Are there any major changes in the current version of the Illinois Constitution covered by The Illinois Constitution Test!?
The Illinois Constitution Test! notes that the current version, adopted in 1970, has only undergone minor revisions and no drastic changes.
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