IL Quiz 7 Alt, 71-77

The Superintendent of our school district is:

• John Smith

• Brenda Donahue

• Michael Johnson

• Emily Davis

What restrictions are placed on holding office created by the Constitution?

• No restrictions

• Must be a natural-born citizen, must have a specific religion

• a person convicted of a felony, bribery, perjury or other serious crimes

• Must have prior political experience, must have worked as a lawyer or judge

How many counties are there in Illinois?

• 102

• 99

• 105

• 110

Votes on public issues are known as what?

• Referendums

• Elections

• Polls

• Surveys

If a person commits a crime in Illinois, can he be tried for it in another state?

• Yes, he can be tried in another state.

• no, they must be returned to the state he committed the crime

         in

• Only if both states agree.

• Only for federal crimes.

What year did Illinois become a state?

• 1818

• 1820

• 1830

• 1848

Can Habeas Corpus be suspended in Illinois?

• Yes, if public safety requires it

• No, it cannot be suspended under any circumstances.

• Yes, it can be suspended by the Governor.

• No, it can only be suspended by the President.

What are some examples of areas that the Federal government has little control over the states?

• Federal tax regulations
• National defense policies, prisons and schools

• Local governments, certain taxes, public education, elections and voting

• Interstate commerce laws, foreign affairs, and schools

What are the three sections of the Illinois Government?

• Judicial, Municipal, State
• Legislative, Federal, Local
• Executive, Administrative, Regulatory
• Executive, Legislative, Judicial

How often are Legislative Districts redrawn?

• Every five years.
• Every ten years.
• Every twenty years.
• Every year.