THE ILLINOIS CONSTITUTION EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
When did Illinois join the Union as a state? - answer-1818
How many different constitutions has Illinois had to date? - answer-4
Which of the constitutions of Illinois was in force the longest? - answer-1870
What is the date of the adoption of the present Illinois Constitution? - answer-1970
Where are the original copies of the Illinois Constitution found? - answer-Archives
Building in Springfield
List 3 ideas or provisions found in the Illinois Constitution which were not in the
previous Constitution (2 or 3 words each): - answer-1. Every person is protected
against discrimination
2. Women have the same rights as men
3. Handicapped are free from discriminations
Why is the Illinois Constitution a longer document than the U.S. Constitution? -
answer-It includes more details
Compare the Illinois document with that of the United States. - answer-In the United
States Constitution we see such things mentioned as treaties and post offices, while
in the Illinois Constitution we see such things mentioned as education and local
government.
What are the basic subdivisions of Illinois called? - answer-Counties
What are the main parts of the Illinois Constitution called? - answer-The preamble,
the Bill of Rights, and the article on the distribution of powers (Article II)
List or name the two subjects in the Constitution that were approved as separate
propositions by the voters: - answer-1. Election of have member from multimember
district
2. Election of judge
What do we call the provisions at the end of the Constitution which are intended to
facilitate the change from the previous Constitution? - answer-schedules
Constitutional reform in Illinois was brought about in 1970 by: - answer-voter
approval of a new Constitution.
The states, including Illinois, have patterned the organization of their governments: -
answer-on the federal model.
, The greatest similarity between the Illinois state government and the federal
government is in the following respect: - answer-They both divide the governmental
powers into legislative, executive, and judicial.
Under the Illinois Constitution, the people: - answer-have the final authority in
choosing the chief officers of the government.
A glance at the list of contents of the Illinois Constitution indicates: - answer-that it
deals with the general principles of government and also covers a variety of other
subjects.
The Illinois Constitution of 1970: - answer-while preserving the basic structure of the
government in Illinois, includes a variety of changes and reforms.
We have constitutions in America because: - answer-they are the basis of an orderly,
organized government
Article XIV (14) of the Illinois Constitution: - answer-includes an explanation on how
the Constitution may be amended.
One of the main weaknesses of the Constitution of 1818 was: - answer-a Governor
with too much appointive power.
The history of the State of Illinois shows that Illinois: - answer-has had four
constitutions to date.
The Constitution of 1848 provided an improved state government by: - answer-
restricting the powers of the people over local government.
The Constitution of 1870 was a good Constitution, but it: - answer-included many
archaic provisions which were difficult to change or remove.
Which article number described the legislative branch? - answer-4
What is the function of the legislative branch? - answer-It makes the laws.
How long is one term of the General Assembly? - answer-senate = 4, house of rep =
2
Which article number describes the executive branch? - answer-5
What is the function of the executive branch? - answer-They enforce the laws of the
state and carry on the work of the government.
Name the main executive officers: - answer-1. Governor
2. Lieutenant Governor
3. Attorney General
4. Secretary of State
5. Comptroller
6. Treasurer
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
When did Illinois join the Union as a state? - answer-1818
How many different constitutions has Illinois had to date? - answer-4
Which of the constitutions of Illinois was in force the longest? - answer-1870
What is the date of the adoption of the present Illinois Constitution? - answer-1970
Where are the original copies of the Illinois Constitution found? - answer-Archives
Building in Springfield
List 3 ideas or provisions found in the Illinois Constitution which were not in the
previous Constitution (2 or 3 words each): - answer-1. Every person is protected
against discrimination
2. Women have the same rights as men
3. Handicapped are free from discriminations
Why is the Illinois Constitution a longer document than the U.S. Constitution? -
answer-It includes more details
Compare the Illinois document with that of the United States. - answer-In the United
States Constitution we see such things mentioned as treaties and post offices, while
in the Illinois Constitution we see such things mentioned as education and local
government.
What are the basic subdivisions of Illinois called? - answer-Counties
What are the main parts of the Illinois Constitution called? - answer-The preamble,
the Bill of Rights, and the article on the distribution of powers (Article II)
List or name the two subjects in the Constitution that were approved as separate
propositions by the voters: - answer-1. Election of have member from multimember
district
2. Election of judge
What do we call the provisions at the end of the Constitution which are intended to
facilitate the change from the previous Constitution? - answer-schedules
Constitutional reform in Illinois was brought about in 1970 by: - answer-voter
approval of a new Constitution.
The states, including Illinois, have patterned the organization of their governments: -
answer-on the federal model.
, The greatest similarity between the Illinois state government and the federal
government is in the following respect: - answer-They both divide the governmental
powers into legislative, executive, and judicial.
Under the Illinois Constitution, the people: - answer-have the final authority in
choosing the chief officers of the government.
A glance at the list of contents of the Illinois Constitution indicates: - answer-that it
deals with the general principles of government and also covers a variety of other
subjects.
The Illinois Constitution of 1970: - answer-while preserving the basic structure of the
government in Illinois, includes a variety of changes and reforms.
We have constitutions in America because: - answer-they are the basis of an orderly,
organized government
Article XIV (14) of the Illinois Constitution: - answer-includes an explanation on how
the Constitution may be amended.
One of the main weaknesses of the Constitution of 1818 was: - answer-a Governor
with too much appointive power.
The history of the State of Illinois shows that Illinois: - answer-has had four
constitutions to date.
The Constitution of 1848 provided an improved state government by: - answer-
restricting the powers of the people over local government.
The Constitution of 1870 was a good Constitution, but it: - answer-included many
archaic provisions which were difficult to change or remove.
Which article number described the legislative branch? - answer-4
What is the function of the legislative branch? - answer-It makes the laws.
How long is one term of the General Assembly? - answer-senate = 4, house of rep =
2
Which article number describes the executive branch? - answer-5
What is the function of the executive branch? - answer-They enforce the laws of the
state and carry on the work of the government.
Name the main executive officers: - answer-1. Governor
2. Lieutenant Governor
3. Attorney General
4. Secretary of State
5. Comptroller
6. Treasurer
