Question

multiple choice - select1. illinois present constitution was adopted in:a. 1818b. 1865c. 1970d. 19762. to vote in an illinois general election, a person must be:a. a u.s. citizen, 18 years old, an illinois resident for 30 days, and regib. a u.s. citizen, 18 years old, an illinois resident for 1 year, and registc. a u.s. citizen, 21 years old, an illinois resident for 2 years, and regid. a u.s. citizen, 21 years old, no state residency requirement, and re3. a states national guard is controlled by which government official?a. mayorb. attorney generalc. governord. secretary of defense4. who can veto a bill passed by the general assembly?a. governorb. lieutenant governorc. illinois supreme courtd. the voters of the state5. how are illinois judges usually selected?a. by the illinois general assemblyb. by the peoplec. by lotteryd. by the governor6. amendments to the illinois constitution may be proposed by which of tha. a constitutional conventionb. the general assemblyc. the supreme courtd. both a & b7. who has the power to appoint many state officials?a. lieutenant governorb. secretary of statec. chief justice of the sd. governor8. which of the following is not a duty of the general assembly?a. making lawsb. interpreting the state constitutionc. approving appointmd. initiate and try impe9. how long does the governor have to consider a bill passed by the illia. 30 daysb. 60 daysc. 90 daysd. no specified dead10. where in the illinois constitution is the \bill of rights\ located?a. preambleb. article 1c. article 2d. article 311. the governor of illinois:a. is elected for six yearsb. cannot be reelectedc. heads the legisld. is the chief exec12. if the governor dies in office, who becomes governor?a. secretary of stateb. attorney generalc. lieutenant govd. speaker of the

Explanation:

Each answer is based on Illinois state government and constitutional rules:

1. Illinois' current constitution was adopted in 1970.
2. Illinois voting eligibility requires being a U.S. citizen, 18 years old, a 30-day state resident, and registered.
3. A state's National Guard is controlled by the governor when not federalized.
4. The Governor of Illinois has the power to veto General Assembly bills.
5. Illinois judges are typically elected by the people.
6. Illinois Constitution amendments can be proposed by a Constitutional Convention or the General Assembly.
7. The Governor has the power to appoint many state officials.
8. Interpreting the state constitution is the judiciary's role, not the General Assembly's.
9. The Illinois governor has 60 days to consider a passed bill.
10. The Illinois Bill of Rights is in Article 1.
11. The Illinois governor is the chief executive of the state.
12. If the governor dies in office, the Lieutenant Governor becomes governor.

Answer:

1. c. 1970
2. a. a U.S. citizen, 18 years old, an Illinois resident for 30 days, and registered
3. c. governor
4. a. Governor
5. b. by the people
6. d. Both a & b
7. d. Governor
8. b. Interpreting the state constitution
9. b. 60 days
10. b. Article 1
11. d. is the chief executive
12. c. Lieutenant Governor