8th Grade Constitution Test

The Illinois Constitution is shorter than the U.S. Constitution

• true

• false

The Legislative Branch can check the Executive Branch by

• passing laws by 2/3 vote over veto
• impeach

House of Representatives are elected by

• district
• state
• age
• gender

A person's house or property may be searched without a search warrant

• true

• false

Works out a compromise on a bill

• The Cabinet

• Conference committee

• The House of Representatives

• Judicial Review

Congressmen cannot be

• impeached
• elected
• married

The U. S. flag may be displayed 24 hours a day if

• well lit
• hung upside down
• displayed below the state flag

Term of House of Representatives

• 2 years
• 3 years
• Life
• 6 years
• 1 year

changes made to the Constitution

• amendments
• vetos
• articles

Appointed for life by the President

• Supreme Court judges
• Speaker of the House
• Cabinet Members