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Quiz One Spring 2004 1] Illinois Constitution now in effect was adopted in a) 1787 b) 1776 c) 1990 d) 1970 2] A federal system of government a) divides power between a national and state governments b) collects taxes from its citizens each year c) gives unlimited power to the national government d) forbids separation of powers 3] Article I of the Illinois Constitution provides that persons with a physical or mental handicaps a) are excused from jury duty b) will not be discriminated against c) cannot own guns d) all of the above 4] Article I of the Illinois Constitution guarantees due process and equal protection under the law to all Illinois citizens. This means a) no one can be treated differently because of race or religion b) all persons are entitled to basic civil rights c) police and courts must follow proper procedures d) all of the above 5] The right of eminent domain allows a) the Governor to appoint state officials b) the police to search a house without a warrant c) the General Assembly to make laws for local governments d) the State of Illinois to buy property for public use 6] To vote in Illinois, a person must be a U.S. citizen, a) 21 years old, a resident of Illinois for 6 months, and registered to vote b) 18 years old, a resident of Illinois for 2 years, and registered to vote c) 18 years old, a resident of Illinois for at least 30 days before and election, and registered to vote d) 18 years old, a resident of Illinois for 1 year, and registered to vote 7] The legislative branch of Illinois government is called a) The Governor’s Office b) The Congress c) The General Assembly d) The Illinois Supreme Court 8] The main duty of the General Assembly members is to a) make laws b) carry out the laws of Illinois c) run for re-election every two years d) all of the above 9] To serve in the Illinois General Assembly, a person must be a) a U.S. citizen, 35 years old, and a resident of the district to be represented for at least 2 years b) a U.S. citizen, 25 years old, and a resident of the district to be represented for at least 2 years c) a U.S. citizen, 21 years old, and a resident of the district to be represented for at least 2 years d) a U.S. citizen, 21 years old, and not necessarily a resident of the district to be represented 10] The Illinois Constitution says the General Assembly must redirect the legislative districts after the census every 10 years.
Approximate Word count = 1727
Approximate Pages = 6.9
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