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IL Test Questions and Answers Already Graded A How many legislative districts are there? 59 How many senators are there to be chosen from each legislative district? 1 How many representative districts must there be beginning in 1982? 118 How many representatives are to be chosen from each representative district? 1 What is the total number of representatives in the Illinois House of Representatives? 118 Upon what basis are the legislative and representative districts to be formed? Population The terms of state senators in Illinois may be for _ years or _ years 2 or 4 years What is the length of the term of members of the Illinois House of Representatives? Two year terms Three qualifications required for persons to be eligible to serve in the General Assembly? 21 years old, 2 years in district, U.S. citizen How often must legislative redistricting be done in Illinois? 10 years How often are regular sessions of the General Assembly held? every year on the second wednesday What is the title of the presiding officer in the Illinois House? Speaker of The House What is the title of the presiding officer in the Illinois Senate? President of the Senate In which house of the General Assembly may bills originate? either house How much of a vote is necessary in the General Assembly for the passage of bills? majority By how much of a vote may the General Assembly override the veto of the governor? 3/5s by both houses What is a 'reduction veto'? Only a part of the bill is reduced Who may start impeachment proceedings in Illinois? The House of Representatives By whom would impeachment cases be tried? Senate Who is the chief executive officer of Illinois? Governor How long is the term of all the executive officers in Illinois four years List three eligibility requirements found in the Constitution for the top executive officers citizen of US, 25 years old, must live in Illinois for three years If the results of an election for an executive officer show a tie, how would the winner be decided? drawing lots Name the three officers in order, as provided in the Constitution, who would succeed to the governorship in the event that the governor died 1. Lieutenant governor 2.Attorney general 3. Secretary of State Which executive officer is to be elected jointly with the governor? Lieutenant governor List briefly the powers and duties of the Illinois governor Faithful execution of the laws, commander in chief of states military forces, appoints all officers not provided for in law, report to Illinois legislature on condition of state, reorganize state departments, grand pardons, veto bills, propose a budget for the state, requires reports from officers Name the officer who is the keeper of the Great Seal of Illinois Secretary of State How many judges does the Illinois Supreme court have? Seven At least how many judges must vote in one way to make a decision? Four Who picks the chief justice of the Supreme Court? The Illinois Supreme Court Because the Supreme Court has the job of hearing appeals from the lower courts, it is said to have ____ jurisdiction original What do we call the districts from which Supreme and Appellate Court judges are chosen? Judicial districts Name the courts that are intended to relieve the Supreme Court from some of the burden of hearing appeals from the lower courts Appellate courts Name the trial courts of Illinois circuit courts What do we call the area served by a Circuit Court? judicial circuit What county is to be both a judicial district and judicial circuit by itself? Cook county Name the two classes of judges that are found in each Circuit Court 1. Circuit judges 2. Associate judges How are associate judges to be chosen? appointed by circuit judges All (blank) living in Illinois are considered part of the state militia. able bodied persons In whom is administrative authority over a Circuit Court (who is to have this authority)? chief judge How long is the term of the judges of the Supreme and Appellate Courts? 10 years How long is the term of the circuit judges? 6 years What is the length of terms for associate judges? 4 years How are judges chosen in Illinois (except for associate judges)? voted in/elected in Who determines the retirement age for judges? the General Assembly Who may invest complaints against judges? judicial inquiry board Who may remove state judges for cause? Illinois Court Commission What officer is responsible for prosecuting violators of state and local laws? Attorney General What feature in the Illinois Constitution gives the various units of local government much more power in governing their own affairs? Article 7 What is the term used in Article VII to refer to cities, villages, and incorporated towns? municipalities Who has the final word on weather county boundaries may be changed? General Assembly Name the three county officers that counties must have according to the Constitution. 1. County Clerk 2. Treasurer 3. Sheriff Name the three officers counties may have if they want them. er 2. recorder 3. auditor How long is the term for county officers according to the Constitution. 4 years How are county officers chosen? elections What is the term used in Article VII to describe the working together of various units of government to solve mutual problems? intergovernmental corruption Who is responsible for preparing and submitting the state budget each year? Governor Who has the power to make appropriations for state expenditures? General Assembly Who has the exclusive power to levy taxes? General Assembly Name two taxes dealt with in the Constitution. 1. real property 2. personal property What type of tax was eliminated completely in 1979? personal property taxes Name one type of property that is exempted from taxation by the Constitution. school or church Who is charged with the over-all responsibility of providing Illinois with a public school system? The state board of education Which article deals with such subjects as corporations, public transportation, and branch banking? XIII (13) How do we determine the number of delegates to be picked in a future constitutional convention? 2 delicates per senatorial distract In which house of the General Assembly may amendments to the Illinois Constitution originate? either/both For which article in the Constitution may amendments originate by petition of voters? 4 List very briefly three specific requirements found in the Illinois Constitution for the right to vote. 1. 18 or older 2. Must live in Illinois for 30 days prior to election 3. not conducted a felony Name the government body that is required by the Constitution to supervise the carrying 0ut of the registration and election laws of Illinois. sectary of state General elections fall on what day and month in even-numbered years? first Tuesday after the first Monday in November List briefly 5 important steps that would be necessary if Illinois wanted a new Constitution. 1. call a Constitutional convention 2. amendment from General Assembly 3. general election e 5. ratify the new one Now list three main steps that would be necessary to adopt an amendment to the Constitution. 1. General Assembly vote 2. governor approval In counting the vote, what are the two alternatives for deciding that an amendment has been approved by the people? 1. majority of election 2. 3/5 majority vote Which article deals with such subjects as corporations, public transportation, and brach banking. XII (13) How do we determine the number of delegates to be picked in a furture constitutional convention? 2 delicates per senatorial distract In which house of the General Assembly may amendments to the Illinois Constitution originate? Either/both For which article in the Constitution may amendments originate by petition of voters? 4 Name the governmental body that is required by the constitution to supervise the carrying out of the registration and election laws of Illinois. Secretary of state. General elections fall on what day and month in even-numbered years? First Tuesday after the first Monday in November. List 5 important steps that would be necessary if Illinois wanted a new constitution. 1. Call a constitutional convention 2. Admenment from General Assembly 3. General election 4. Revise 5. Ratify the new one Now list 3 main steps that would be necessary to adopt an admendment to the constitution. 1. General Assembly vote 2. Governor approval 3. Public vote In counting the vote, what are the 2 alternatives for deciding that an admendment has been approved by the people? 1. Majority of election 2. 3/5 majority List briefly the 3 specific reqirements found in the Illinois Constitution for the right to vote. 1. 18 or older 2. Must live in Illinois for 30 days prior to election 3. Not conducted a felony
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