Illinois Constitution Test

Illinois' present Constitution was adopted in:

• 1818
• 1865
• 1970
• 1976

How many Constitutions has Illinois had?

• two
• three
• four
• six

What is the Illinois State Slogan?

• Land of Lincoln
• Aloha State
• Show Me State
• Sooner State

What is Illinois' State Nickname?

• Prairie State
• Aloha State
• Show Me State
• Sooner State

Illinois was the ___ state to enter the union.

• 1st
• 13th
• 19th
• 21st

Who was the first territorial governor of Illinois? Hint: It is who Edwards County is named after.

• John Deere
• George Flower
• Ninian Edwards
• Abraham Lincoln

Who can veto a bill passed by the General Assembly?

• Governor
• Lieutenant Governor
• Illinois Supreme Court
• the voters of the state

Amendments to the Illinois Constitution may be proposed by which of the following?

• A Constitutional Convention
• The General Assembly
• The Supreme Court
• Both the Constitutional Convention & the General Assembly

Which of the following is NOT a duty of the General Assembly?

• making laws
• declaring laws unconstitutional
• approving appointments
• initiate and try impeachment cases

How long does the governor have to consider a bill passed by the Illinois General Assembly?

• 30 days
• 60 days
• 90 days
• no specified deadlines