ILLINOIS CONSTITUTION TEST REVIEW
1. Illinois has had 3 capital cities. Name them in order from the earliest to the latest. _Kaskaskia, Vandalia,
Springfield.
2. There are how many state senators? 59
3. There are how many state representatives? 118
4. Our U.S. Representative is Mr.
Timothy Johnson
5. Our State Senator is Mr. Dan Rutherford.
6. Our two U.S. Senators are Mr. Dick Durbin and Roland Burris.
7. Illinois sends how many U.S. Representatives to Congress. 19
8. The term of a state senator is _____4____ years.
9. The term of a state representative is ____2____ years.
10. To be a state senator or representative you must be at least ___21______ years old, a resident of his/her district for
at least ____2_____ years before the election.
*11. Impeachment is _________Charge and official with wrong doing ____________.
12. The trial for impeachment occurs in the _____senate______.
13. For a bill to become a law it must have passed ___general assembly_____ and have been signed by the
___governor___.
14. To override a Governor's veto it takes a vote of ____3/5s____.
15. For a bill to pass the General Assembly, it must have received at least a ___majority___ vote.
16. Once a bill has been given to the Governor, he/she has ___60__ calendar days to decide about it.
17. If he fails to act on the bill within 60 days, what happens to the bill? ______becomes a law___________.
*18. Define lobby. _____organized group that tries to influence lawmakers________.
19. What are the 3 qualifications to be Governor? 1)25 years old 2) 3 years resident of state before election 3) citizen
20. What is the chief job of the Executive Branch? enforce and carry out the laws
*21. Define pardon: forgive for a crime
22. Who is the Governor of Illinois? Pat Quin
23. Who has the power in state government to grant pardons, reprieves, and commutations? Governor
24. How long is a term of a Governor? 4 years
25. This office has more direct contact with the people of Illinois than any other executive office. Secretary of State
26. This person may become the Governor if the present Governor cannot fulfill his/her duties. Lt. Governor
27. Protects Illinois consumers against fraud and rip-offs Attorney General
28. Issues driver licenses, vehicle plates, and maintains records Secretary of State
29. This is responsible for the safekeeping and investment of state monies. Treasurer
30. The term of any executive officer is ___4__ years.
31. List the three types of state courts from the lowest to the highest. Circuit, Appellate, Supreme
*32. Are state court judges appointed or elected? Both
33. How many judges are there on the Illinois Supreme Court? 7
34. List three qualifications to be a state court judge. 1) Citizen, 2) licensed attorney of the state 3) resident of their
district
35. Explain how a judge can be re-elected. on their record
36. Can a judge hold any other job or position while serving the state? No
37. To vote in Illinois you must be at least ___18__ years old, a resident of your voting district for at least __30___
days preceding the election, and a ____citizen______________.
38. Explain the Closed Primary System. Can only vote for one political party’s candidates in the primary
39. Explain the Open Primary System. Can vote for both political party’s candidates.
40. Which type of primary does Illinois use? closed
41. How many counties does Illinois have? 102
42. How many Constitutions has Illinois had? ___4____
43. When was the present constitution ratified (approved)? ____1970_____
44. How many branches of government does Illinois government have? ____3____
45. How many ways is it possible to ammend or change the Illinois Constitution? ___2_____
Concerning the state symbols:
State tree--white oak
State flower--violet
State bird--cardinal
State mineral--flourite
State insect--monarch butterfly
State slogan--Land of Lincoln
State song--Illinois
State animal--White-tailed deer
State fish--bluegill
* These questions will be given to you in class.