S.S Illinois Constitution

Question 1

Name the three capitals Illinois has?

Answer 1

Kaskaskia, Vandalia, Springfield

Question 2

In what year was the current constitution ratified

Answer 2

1970

Question 3

How many amendments does the Illinois constitution have

Answer 3

14 total

Question 4

Which amendment changed the voting age from 21 to 18 for Illinois sate elections

Answer 4

Fifth amendment

Question 5

Which amendment allows voters to petition for a recall of the Governor and elect a replacement

Answer 5

11th amendment

Question 6

What are the three branches of government in Illinois

Answer 6

Executive, Legislative, Judicial

Question 7

How many executive offices does the executive branch have

Answer 7

13 executive offices

Question 8

What does the executive branch do

Answer 8

Implement and enforce laws approved by the legislative branch

Question 9

You have to be at least how old to be governor

Answer 9

At least 25 years old

Question 10

Who is our current governor

Answer 10

JB Pritzker

Question 11

How long must you live in Illinois before the election to be Lieutenant Governor

Answer 11

3 years

Question 12

Who is our current Lieutenant Governor

Answer 12

Juliana Stratton

Question 13

Who is our current Attorney General

Answer 13

Kwame Raoul

Question 14

What two things does the Attorney General do

Answer 14

Serves as a counselor to their Legislatures and state agencies, and also known as the “people’s lawyer” for all citizens

Question 15

Who is our current Secretary of State

Answer 15

Jesse White

Question 16

What four things does the Secretary of State do

Answer 16

Maintains State records, keep the Great Seal of Illinois, Issue drivers licenses, register vehicals

Question 17

What political party does our Treasurer, Michael W. Frerichs belong to

Answer 17

Democrat

Question 18

What are the four things the Treasurer does

Answer 18

Chief custodian of Illinois treasury, Illinois head banker, Investing monies and securities, disbursement to comptroller

Question 19

Who is our current Comptroller

Answer 19

Susana Mandoza

Question 20

What is the Comptroller responsible for

Answer 20

Marinating the states fiscal accounts and ordering payments into and out for them

Question 21

What three things does Frank Mautino, Auditor General do

Answer 21

Audits public funds of the state disclose receipts and expenditure of public funds, ensures agencies comply with federal regulations

Question 22

What does the Legislative branch do

Answer 22

Makes laws

Question 23

How many Representatives are in the Illinois House of Representitives

Answer 23

118 Representatives

Question 24

How many Senators are in the Illinois State Senate

Answer 24

59 senators

Question 25

Who represents Madison County in 56th Legislative District

Answer 25

Rachelle Aud Crowe

Question 26

What does the Judicial Branch do

Answer 26

Interprets the laws

Question 27

Name the three courts in the Judical branch

Answer 27

Supreme court, Appellate court, Circuit court

Question 28

Who is the Illinois Supreme Court Chief Justice

Answer 28

Ann M. Burke

Question 29

What is the state tree

Answer 29

White oak

Question 30

What is the state snack food

Answer 30

Popcorn

Question 31

What is the state fossil

Answer 31

Jully Monster