IL Constitution Test

1. Illinois' present Constitution was adopted in...

• 1818
• 1865
• 1970
• 1976

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

• a citizen, 18 years old, an IL resident for 30 days, and registered to vote
• a citizen, 18 years old, an IL resident for 1 year, and registered to vote
• a citizen, 21 years old, an IL resident for 2 years, and registered to vote
• a citizen, 21 years old, no residency requirement, and registered to vote

3. How many constitutions has IL had?

• 2
• 3
• 4
• 6

4. Who can veto a bill passed by the General Assembly?

• Governor
• Lieutenant Governor
• IL Supreme Court
• The voters of the state

5. How are Illinois judges usually selected?

• By the General Assembly
• by the people
• by lottery
• by the governor

6. Who has the power to appoint many state officials?

• Lieutenant Governor
• Secretary of State
• Chief justice of the Supreme Court
• Governor

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

• making laws
• interpreting the state constitution
• approving appointments
• initiate and try impeachment cases

8. How long does the Governor have to consider a bill passed by the General Assembly?

• 30 days
• 60 days
• 90 days
• no deadline

9. A bill must be read on_____ different days in each house before it can be voted on.

• 2
• 3
• 10
• 20

10. Who is the chief executive officer of Illinois?

• The Governor

• The Chief Justice

• Secretary of State

• Treasurer