Illinois Constitution review

Illinois' present Constitution was adopted in:

• 1818

• 1865

• 1970

• 1976

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

• a. a U.S. citizen, 18 years old, an Illinois resident for 30 days, and registered to vote

• b. a U.S. citizen, 18 years old, an Illinois resident for 1 year, and registered to vote

• c. a U.S. citizen, 21 years old, an Illinois resident for 2 years, and registered to vote

• d. a U.S. citizen, 21 years old, no state residency requirement, and registered to vote

A state's national guard is controlled by which government official?

• mayor

• attorney general

• governor

• secretary of defense

Who can veto a bill passed by the General Assembly?

• Governor

• Lieutenant Governor

• Illinois Supreme Court

• the voters of the state

How are Illinois judges usually selected?

• by the Illinois General Assembly

• by the people

• by lottery

• by the governor

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

• A Constitutional Convention

• The General Assembly

• The Supreme Court

• Both a & b

Who has the power to appoint many state officials?

• Lieutenant Governor

• Secretary of State

• Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

• Governor

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

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

Where in the Illinois Constitution is the 'Bill of Rights' located?

• Preamble

• Article 1

• Article 2

• Article 3