THE ILLINOIS CONSTITUTION
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS(RATED A+)
When did Illinois join the Union as a state? - ANSWER1818
How many different constitutions has Illinois had to date? - ANSWER4
Which of the constitutions of Illinois was in force the longest? - ANSWER1870
What is the date of the adoption of the present Illinois Constitution? - ANSWER1970
Where are the original copies of the Illinois Constitution found? - ANSWERArchives
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): - ANSWER1. 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? -
ANSWERIt includes more details
Compare the Illinois document with that of the United States. - ANSWERIn 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? - ANSWERCounties
What are the main parts of the Illinois Constitution called? - ANSWERThe 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: - ANSWER1. 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? - ANSWERschedules
Constitutional reform in Illinois was brought about in 1970 by: - ANSWERvoter
approval of a new Constitution.
The states, including Illinois, have patterned the organization of their governments: -
ANSWERon the federal model.
, The greatest similarity between the Illinois state government and the federal
government is in the following respect: - ANSWERThey both divide the
governmental powers into legislative, executive, and judicial.
Under the Illinois Constitution, the people: - ANSWERhave the final authority in
choosing the chief officers of the government.
A glance at the list of contents of the Illinois Constitution indicates: - ANSWERthat it
deals with the general principles of government and also covers a variety of other
subjects.
The Illinois Constitution of 1970: - ANSWERwhile preserving the basic structure of
the government in Illinois, includes a variety of changes and reforms.
We have constitutions in America because: - ANSWERthey are the basis of an
orderly, organized government
Which Article # describes the rules on state taxes? - ANSWER9
Which Article # describes the oath of office for state officials? - ANSWER13
Which Article # provides for our public school system? - ANSWER10
Which Article # describes the Illinois courts? - ANSWER6
Which Article # specifically states that the Illinois government is divided into three
main branches? - ANSWER2
Article XIV (14) of the Illinois Constitution: - ANSWERincludes an explanation on
how the Constitution may be amended.
One of the main weaknesses of the Constitution of 1818 was: - ANSWERa Governor
with too much appointive power.
The history of the State of Illinois shows that Illinois: - ANSWERhas had four
constitutions to date.
The Constitution of 1848 provided an improved state government by: -
ANSWERrestricting the powers of the people over local government.
The Constitution of 1870 was a good Constitution, but it: - ANSWERincluded many
archaic provisions which were difficult to change or remove.
Which article number described the legislative branch? - ANSWER4
What is the function of the legislative branch? - ANSWERIt makes the laws.
How long is one term of the General Assembly? - ANSWERsenate = 4, house of rep
=2
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS(RATED A+)
When did Illinois join the Union as a state? - ANSWER1818
How many different constitutions has Illinois had to date? - ANSWER4
Which of the constitutions of Illinois was in force the longest? - ANSWER1870
What is the date of the adoption of the present Illinois Constitution? - ANSWER1970
Where are the original copies of the Illinois Constitution found? - ANSWERArchives
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): - ANSWER1. 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? -
ANSWERIt includes more details
Compare the Illinois document with that of the United States. - ANSWERIn 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? - ANSWERCounties
What are the main parts of the Illinois Constitution called? - ANSWERThe 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: - ANSWER1. 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? - ANSWERschedules
Constitutional reform in Illinois was brought about in 1970 by: - ANSWERvoter
approval of a new Constitution.
The states, including Illinois, have patterned the organization of their governments: -
ANSWERon the federal model.
, The greatest similarity between the Illinois state government and the federal
government is in the following respect: - ANSWERThey both divide the
governmental powers into legislative, executive, and judicial.
Under the Illinois Constitution, the people: - ANSWERhave the final authority in
choosing the chief officers of the government.
A glance at the list of contents of the Illinois Constitution indicates: - ANSWERthat it
deals with the general principles of government and also covers a variety of other
subjects.
The Illinois Constitution of 1970: - ANSWERwhile preserving the basic structure of
the government in Illinois, includes a variety of changes and reforms.
We have constitutions in America because: - ANSWERthey are the basis of an
orderly, organized government
Which Article # describes the rules on state taxes? - ANSWER9
Which Article # describes the oath of office for state officials? - ANSWER13
Which Article # provides for our public school system? - ANSWER10
Which Article # describes the Illinois courts? - ANSWER6
Which Article # specifically states that the Illinois government is divided into three
main branches? - ANSWER2
Article XIV (14) of the Illinois Constitution: - ANSWERincludes an explanation on
how the Constitution may be amended.
One of the main weaknesses of the Constitution of 1818 was: - ANSWERa Governor
with too much appointive power.
The history of the State of Illinois shows that Illinois: - ANSWERhas had four
constitutions to date.
The Constitution of 1848 provided an improved state government by: -
ANSWERrestricting the powers of the people over local government.
The Constitution of 1870 was a good Constitution, but it: - ANSWERincluded many
archaic provisions which were difficult to change or remove.
Which article number described the legislative branch? - ANSWER4
What is the function of the legislative branch? - ANSWERIt makes the laws.
How long is one term of the General Assembly? - ANSWERsenate = 4, house of rep
=2
