Illinois Constitution Quiz

What year did Illinois get admitted into the Union (become a state)?

• 1791

• 1818

• 1919

• 1815

Which of the following has served as a capital of Illinois? (Mark all that applied)

• Kaskaskia

• Springfield

• Peoria

• Chicago

• Vandalia

How many constitutions has Illinois had in its history?

• 4

• 2

• 5

• 1

Which city was selected as the first capital of Illinois?

• Kaskaskia

• Springfield

• Peoria

• Vandalia

Which of the following marks the years of all of Illinois constitutions? (Mark all that applies)

• 1818

• 1870

• 1848

• 1970

• 2003

Which freedom/right are extended to US citizens if you want to be voted into a position in the government?

• Right to run for elected office

• Right to a prompt, fair trial by jury

• Freedom to express yourself

• Freedom to worship as you wish

Which freedom/right can be taken away if you are a danger to others or have been convicted of a crime?

• Right to keep and bear arms

• Right to run for elected office

• Freedom to worship as you wish

• Freedom to worship as you wish

Which freedom/right allows citizens to protest when you think the government has done something wrong?

• Freedom to express yourself

• Right to keep and bear arms

• Right to a prompt, fair trial by jury

• Freedom to worship as you wish

Which freedom/right allows you to follow any religion you wish?

• Freedom to worship as you wish

• Right to a prompt, fair trial by jury

• Serve on a jury

Which freedom/right states that you are innocent until proven guilty?

• Right to a prompt, fair trial by jury

• Freedom to express yourself

• Right to keep and bear arms

• Right to run for elected office