IL State Constitution Test Review Name Illinois capitals

IL State Constitution Test Review

Name Illinois capitals, past and present. a. b. c. d. Kaskaskia, Vandalia, Springfield Kaskaskia, De. Kalb, Springfield Chicago, Vandalia, Springfield Chicago, De. Kalb, Springfield

What years were the 4 IL Constitutions ratified? a. b. c. d. 1492, 1757, 1876, 1943 1670, 1770, 1870, 1970 1830, 1850, 1870, 1970 1818, 1848, 1870, 1970

What was the purpose(s) of the 1970 IL Constitution? a. b. c. d. Greater protection to individual rights Modernize government Improve the tax system All of the above

Who fought for 23 years for the 1970 Constitution and was the head of the Constitutional Convention? a. b. c. d. John Deere Shadrach Bond Samuel Witwer George R. Clark

What does the legislative branch do? a. b. c. d. Makes laws Enforces laws Administers justice

What does the executive branch do? (2 answers) a. b. c. d. Makes the laws Enforces laws Administers laws Interprets laws

What does the judicial branch do? (2 answers) a. b. c. d. Enforces laws Administers justice Interprets laws

Name the main body of the legislative branch and it’s 2 branches. a. b. c. d. Congress – Circuit and State Courts General Assembly – Circuit and State Courts Congress – Senate and House of Representatives General Assembly – Senate and House of Representatives

A legislative member has to be… a. b. c. d. 18 years old, a US citizen, and a resident of the district for 2 years 21 years old, a US citizen, and a resident of the district for 4 years 21 years old, a US citizen, and a resident of the district for 2 years 18 years old, a US citizen, and a resident of the district for life

How many members are in the Senate? a. b. c. d. 39 49 59 69

How many members are in the House of Representatives? a. b. c. d. 150 200 250 300

What is the term for the House of Representatives? a. b. c. d. 2 years 4 years 6 years 8 years

What is the term for a member of the Senate? a. b. c. d. 2 years 4 years 6 years 8 years

What is the salary of the Senate? a. b. c. d. $57, 836 $61, 836 $64, 836 $67, 836

What is the salary of the House of Representative? a. b. c. d. $57, 836 $61, 836 $64, 836 $67, 836

What is a quorum? a. b. c. d. A majority A veto A minority An agreement

What are the states Senate’s special duties? a. b. c. d. Serve on the jury in cases of impeachment Start impeachment process Vote on appointments made by the governor Both A and C

What are the House of Representatives special duties? a. b. c. d. Serve on the jury in cases of impeachment Start impeachment process Vote on appointments made by the governor Both A and C

Name the head of the Senate. a. b. c. d. President of the Senate Majority Leader Governor of Illinois Speaker of the Senate

Name the head of the House of Representatives. a. b. c. d. President of the House Majority Leader Governor of Illinois Speaker of the House

What re the special duties of the General Assembly? a. b. c. d. Conduction investigation Submitting and acting on amendments to the constitution Planning redistricting All of the above

What is the role of the General Assembly when making laws? a. b. c. d. Discussion and voting Debate and amendments Approval Both A and B

What is the role of the governor when making laws? a. b. c. d. Discussion and voting Debate and amendments Approval Both A and B

What % vote does it take for a bill to become a law in EACH house of the General Assembly? a. b. c. d. 51% 66% 75% 100%

What can the general Assembly do after a veto? a. b. c. d. Nothing Beg the governor to reconsider Override it with a 3/5 vote Amend the bill and resubmit it

How soon must a bill be sent to the governor, once it passes both houses of the General Assembly? a. b. c. d. 7 days 14 days 30 days 60 days

What are lobbies? a. b. c. d. Small waiting rooms in doctors offices Extracurricular activities A tennis play Organized groups seeking to influence legislators

What are some of the restrictions of the General Assembly? a. b. c. d. Not holding any other public office Not having conflicting economic interests Cannot receive a salary increase All of the above

Name the officials in the executive branch. a. b. c. d. Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Secretary of State Attorney General, Comptroller, and Treasurer Governor and Attorney General only Both A and B

What are some of the duties of the governor? a. b. c. d. Grant pardons Approve state spending Inform citizens All of the above

How many counties are in Illinois? a. b. c. d. 82 92 102 112

What is the duty of the Illinois Supreme Court? a. b. c. d. Hear appeals Grant appeals Hold trials Bust criminals

How many judges are on the Supreme Court? a. b. c. d. 5 7 9 11

What are the duties of the appellate court? a. b. c. d. Hear appeals Grant appeals Hold trials Bust criminals

How long is the term on an appellate court judge? a. b. c. d. 5 years 10 years 15 years Life

What are the duties of the circuit court? a. b. c. d. Hear appeals Grant appeals Hold trials Bust criminals

What is the term of a circuit court judge? a. b. c. d. 2 years 4 years 6 years 8 years

What are IL voting requirements? a. b. c. d. 18 years old, resident of the district for 30 days, registered at least 28 days, and a US citizen 21 years old, resident of the district for 30 days, registered at least 28 days, and a US citizen 25 years old, resident of the district for 30 days, registered at least 28 days, and a US citizen Anyone can vote

What types of elections are there in Illinois? a. b. c. d. Federal Primaries, General Elections, and Presidential Elections State Judicial, Municipal, School, and Village Both A and B None of the above

When is the next general election in Illinois? a. b. c. d. 2013 2014 2015 2016

What is NOT an example of special-purpose district? a. b. c. d. School district Local library district Joint fire districts Train district

What type of government does Chicago have? a. b. c. d. Mayor and Council form Council Manager and Trustee Village Form Strong Mayor and Commission Form All of the above