Illinois Constitution Test

Government power in Illinois is separated into:

• 2 branches of government - executive and judicial

• 3 branches of government - executive, judicial, and legislative

• 4 branches of government - executive, judicial, legislative, and local

• Delegated and enumerated powers

The Illinois House and Senate (legislative branch) is called:

• The Congress

• The General Assembly

• The Cabinet

• The Parliament

In order for a bill to become a law in Illinois, what must happen?

• The bill must pass both the House and the Senate by a majority vote

• The bill must pass both the House and the Senate by a majority vote and then must be signed by the Governor

• The bill must pass both the House and the Senate by a ⅗ vote and then must be signed by the Governor

• The bill must pass both the House and the Senate, be signed by the Governor and then must be approved by the Supreme Court

Which of the following state officers has the authority in Illinois to issue driver’s licenses?

• Governor

• Treasurer

• Secretary of State

• Attorney General

Which of the following state officers is the chief executive of the state?

• Governor

• Treasurer

• Secretary of State

• Attorney General

Which of the following state officers handles the money requirements of the state?

• Governor

• Treasurer

• Secretary of State

• Attorney General

Which of the following state officers is the chief legal officer of the state?

• Governor

• Treasurer

• Secretary of State

• Attorney General

Which of the following state officers completes assignments for the Governor?

• Governor

• Treasurer

• Secretary of State

• Lieutenant Governor

Where is the state capitol of Illinois?

• Vandalia

• Chicago

• Peoria

• Springfield

To vote in an election in Illinois, a person must be:

• 18 years old, a U.S. citizen, and a resident of Illinois for 180 days prior to the election

• 18 years old, a U.S. citizen, a resident of Illinois for 30 days prior to the election, and registered to vote

• 21 years old, a U.S. citizen, and a resident of Illinois for 60 days prior to the election

• 18 years old, a resident of the U.S. for 14 years, a citizen of Illinois for 1 year, and registered to vote