Illinois Constitution Test Questions and Answers Graded A+

Illinois Constitution Test Questions and Answers Graded A+ What year was Illinois' present Constitution adopted? 1970 Requirements to vote in a general election in Illinois US citizen, 18 years old, resident for 30 days and registered to vote How many constitutions has Illinois had? four Who can veto a bill passed by the General Assembly? Governor How are Illinois judges selected? By the people Amendments to the Illinois constitution may be initiated by The Constitutional Convention and the General Assembly Who has the power to appoint many state officials? Governor What are the duties of the General Assembly? making laws, approving appointments, initiate and try impeachment cases How long does the governor have to consider a bill passed by the Illinois General Assembly? 60 days How many different days must a bill be read in each house before it could be voted on? three Who is the "Chief Executive Officer"? governor If the governor dies, who becomes governor? Lieutenant Governor What is the highest court in the United States? Supreme Court Which court is the general or main trial court in Illinois? Circuit Court If the General Assembly wishes to pass a bill over a veto, what vote is necessary? three-fifths What are the services provided by the local government? building and zoning regulations, road construction, recreational facilities The power given to the cities and towns in Illinois so that they may pass their own local ordinances is called home rule What year did Illinois become a state? 1818 Can the Illinois General Assembly be called into special session? yes Is the governor allowed to use an item veto to approve only parts of a bill? yes Who is the money manager of the state? Comptroller How many counties are in Illinois? 102 What do we call public issues that are put on the ballot? referendums In some cases, can voters who are 17 years old vote in primary elections? Yes How many Supreme Court Justices are there in Illinois? 7 Who is the commander-in-chief of the state militia? The governor How long is the governor's term? 4 years In the mayor-and-council form of government, who is the chief city officer? the mayor