IL Article IV Quiz

Who has the legislative power in Illinois?

• The Governor

• The General Assembly

• The Supreme Court

• The Mayor

Our legislature consists of what two houses?

• Senate and House of Representatives

• Executive and Judicial

• Senate and Supreme Court

• House of Representatives and Governor's Office

How many Senators are elected?

• 100

• 59

• 50

• 118

How many Representatives are elected?

• 59

• 100

• 435

• 118

What is the title for districts that Senators are elected in?

• Electoral Districts

• Legislative Districts

• Senatorial Divisions

• Representative Districts

What is the title for districts that Representatives are elected in?

• Legislative Districts

• Electoral Districts

• Representative Districts

• Senatorial Divisions

How often are elections held for Senators?

• Every four years

• Every six years

• Every two years

• Every year

Why are elections staged so that only 1/3 of the state legislature is elected at any one time?

• To ensure continuity of policy

• To save costs on elections

• To allow for new candidates each year

• Not to lose all experience at one time

How long is a Senator's term?

• 2 years

• 6 years

• 4 years

• 8 years

How long is a Representative's term?

• 4 years

• 6 years

• 2 years

• 8 years