Power given to cities and towns to write their own ordinances?
Home Rule
State Rule
Freedom Rule
County Rule
How many aldermen or women on Chicago's city council
30
40
50
60
Who starts impeachment proceedings?
State Senate
State House of Representatives
State Mayors
State County Presidents
The senate serves a term of how many years?
7
6
5
4
What part of the General Assembly has 59 members and 59 districts
Senate
House of Reps
City Ordinances
County Ordinances
What is the highest court in IL?
Supreme
Springfield
60 Days
Mississippi
Referendum
What is the Capitol of IL
Supreme
Springfield
60 Days
Mississippi
Referendum
River that makes up the western border of IL?
Supreme
Springfield
60 Days
Mississippi
Referendum
How long does the Gov have to consider a bill?
Supreme
Springfield
60 Days
Mississippi
Referendum
Public issues that are put on a ballot are?
Supreme
Springfield
60 Days
Mississippi
Referendum
How many counties in Illinois
4
102
50
100
How old must the Governor and members of the Gen Assembly be?
18
21
25
30
If the Gov dies who becomes Gov?
Mayor of Chicago
County Board President
President of Illinois State Senate
Lieutenant Governor
The House serves a term of how many years?
4
102
2
6
Who is the Legal officer of the state?
Attorney General
Supreme Court
Circuit Court
States Office of Legal Matters
The Attorney General can veto a bill passed by the General Assembly
True
False
The Circuit Court handles general or main trial court in IL
True
False
In 1818, IL became a state?
True
False
The Attorney General of Illinois selects the state judges.
True
False
In 1970, Illinois current Constitution was adopted.
True
False
Who is the Govenor of Illinois?
J. B. Pritzer
Juliana Stratton
Lori Lightfoot
Richard Durbin
Tammy Duckworth
Kwame Raoul
Jesse White
Michael Madigan
Who is the Attorney General of Illinois?
J. B. Pritzer
Juliana Stratton
Lori Lightfoot
Richard Durbin
Tammy Duckworth
Kwame Raoul
Jesse White
Michael Madigan
Who is the Lieutenant Governor of Illinois?
J. B. Pritzer
Juliana Stratton
Lori Lightfoot
Richard Durbin
Tammy Duckworth
Kwame Raoul
Jesse White
Michael Madigan
Who is the Secretary of State for of Illinois?
J. B. Pritzer
Juliana Stratton
Lori Lightfoot
Richard Durbin
Tammy Duckworth
Kwame Raoul
Jesse White
Michael Madigan
Who are the Illinois U.S. Senators?
J. B. Pritzer
Juliana Stratton
Lori Lightfoot
Richard Durbin
Tammy Duckworth
Kwame Raoul
Jesse White
Michael Madigan
There are how many state senators
59
55
50
60
There are how many state representatives?
120
115
118
112
Illinois has how many U.S. Representatives to Congress.
20
19
18
15
List the three types of state courts from the lowest to the highest
Appellate, Supreme, Circuit,
Circuit, Appellate, Supreme
Supreme, Circuit, Appellate
Appellate, Supreme, Circuit
To be a state senator or representative you must be at least _________ years old, a resident of his/her district for at least _________ years before the election.
20 ... 3
25 ... 3
18 ... 2
21 ... 2
For a bill to become a law it must have passed ________ and have been signed by the ______.
General Assembly... Governor
IL State Reps ... IL State Senate
Governor ... General Assembly
IL State Senate ... IL State Reps
How many judges are there on the Illinois Supreme Court?
9
8
7
6
This office maintains the issues with driver licenses and vehicle plates....
Sec of State
Attorney General
Sec of Assembly
IL State of Reps
Which system can only vote for one political party’s candidates in the primary?
Open Primary System
Closed Primary System
Write - In Primary System
Illinois Caucus System
Which system can vote for both political party’s candidates in the primary?
Open Primary System
Closed Primary System
Write - In Primary System
Illinois Caucus Primary System
Which system of primary system does Illinois use?
Open Primary System
Closed Primary System
Write - In Primary System
Illinois Caucus Primary System
Which of the following is the Illinois State Slogan?
Land of the Free
Home of the Brave
Home of the Cubs
Land of Lincoln
What is the state flower?
White Rose
Dandelion
Tulip
Violet
What is the state bird?
Cardinal
Red Robin
Pigeon
Hawk
What is the State Song?
Lift Ever Voice And Sing
Star Spangled Banner
Illinois
Oh Say Can You See
The Illinois Constitution was based off of the U.S. Constitution...
True
False
The Illinois Constitution does not have a bill of rights in it....
True
False
No state law in Illinois may go against a national law...
True
False
Circuit Courts in Illinois have the power of “original jurisdiction”...
True
False
You must have a law degree in Illinois to be a judge...
True
False
What country originally claimed illinois?
Spain
France
England
China
Under the Articles of Confederation illinois becomes part of the...
Northwest Territory
Louisiana Purchase
Florida Territory
Illinois Territory
The first settlers in illinois settled mostly in what area of illinois?
The northern part near Chicago
The central part near Springfield
The southern part near the Ohio River
The western part near Springfield
How often must lllinois call for a new constitution?
5 Years
10 Years
15 Years
20 Years
What are the three branches of Illinois Government?