Illinois Constitution Test Review

When was Illinois admitted to the Union as a state?

• July 4, 1812

• December 3, 1818

• April 19, 1775

• December 7, 1941

How many total members are in the legislature of the Illinois state government?

• 177

• 59

• 118

• 535

How many counties are in the state of Illinois?

• 100

• 1,000

• 99

• 102

How many articles are in the Illinois State Constitution?

• 10

• 14

• 7

• 21

How many amendments have been added to the Illinois State Constitution?

• 10

• 26

• 11

• 27

What year was the current Illinois Constitution ratified?

• 1789

• 1870

• 1969

• 1970

Which of the following is responsible for carrying out or enforcing the laws of the state of Illinois?

• Governor

• Prime Minister

• General Assembly

• President

What is another name of the Illinois House of Representatives and Senate besides the state legislature?

• Presidium

• Parliament

• General Assembly

• Congress

Who were the first group of explorers to pass through Illinois in 1673?

• Joliet and Marquette

• Gilbert and Sullivan

• Pontiac and LaSalle

• Lewis Clark

Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio were all once part of the

• Northeast Territory

• Northwest Territory

• Southern Territory

• Western Territory