IL constitution (if there are any errors please let me know)

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

all of the above (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)

Illinoisans are free to practice any religion they choose or practice no religion at all. The

article which guarantees this right is ________. a. Article I

b. Article II

c. Article III

d. Article IV

Article I

Which of the following types of speech is generally not protected by Article I Section 4 of

the Illinois Constitution? a. political speech

b. hate speech

c. commercial speech

d. incitement to imminent lawless action

d. incitement to imminent lawless action

Which of the following is acceptable under Illinois Constitution?

a. laws that regulate assemblies based upon their message

b. laws that prohibit demonstrations on public property

c. laws that require advance notice of demonstrations

d. laws that require an organization to disclose the names of its members

c. laws that require advance notice of demonstrations

Which of the following is lawful according to the Illinois Constitution?

a. a police officer climbs a fire escape, looks through a window, sees that a gun on the desk

near a person and arrests them

b. a police officer notices a cloud of smoke in your car, he demands to inspect the inside of

your car for illegal substances.

c. A person smokes crack on the street with a police officer standing nearby, the officer

approaches, detains, and arrests the person

d. A person exits a gun store with a gun in his hand, an officer notices this and asks for a

license and/or permit. (FOID Card)

C & D

A criminal indictment can be issued _____________.

a. before an arrest only

b. after an arrest only

c. before and after an arrest

d. none of the above

C

From the viewpoint of normal citizens, why would it be a bad idea to delay a trial?

a. witnesses may forget their testimony and be unable to

assist in the prosecution of the defendant.

b. the defendant out on bond could have more opportunity

to commit other crimes.

c. delays could allow defendants to have lesser charges

and penalties.

d. all the above

D

Which students and families are often at the greatest risk for not being able to

advocate for themselves?

a wealthy students and families

b. poor and marginalized students and families

c. students / families with knowledge of the educational system

d. students / families that stay in contact with education professionals

b. poor and marginalized students and families

What legal principle prevents a person from being tried twice for the same crime?

a. self-incrimination

b. habeas corpus

c. due process

d. double jeopardy

D double jeopardy

The family of a person convicted of a crime cannot be punished just because they are

related. What legal precedent prevents this from happening?

a. self-incrimination

b. corruption of blood

c. estate forfeiture

d. double jeopardy

b

According to Illinois law, the correct principles of justice are determined by

________.

a. God.

b. nature.

c. the conventions of society.

d. the choice that rational individuals would make in a hypothetical

situation.

a & c

According to the Illinois Constitution, all persons shall have to right to defend

themselves in front of a group of their peers. This is called the right of ________.

a. Due Process

b. Speedy Trial

c. Miranda Statement

d. Trial By Jury

D

True or False: A person who owes a back child support may be subjected to

imprisonment regardless of the statement in the Imprisonment For Debt Article of

the Illinois Constitution.

a.True

b.False

c. It depends on the circumstances

d.Only if the person refuses to get a job to pay it

a & c

The right of the State of Illinois to secure portion of a person’s property to widen a

state highway is known as ____________.

a.Eminent Domain

b.Ex Post Facto

c.Exclusionary Rule

d.Joint Petition

A

The __________clause in the Illinois Constitution prevents a person from being

charged with a crime for an action that was legal prior to the law taking effect?

a.Eminent Domain

b.Ex Post Facto

c.Exclusionary Rule

d.Joint Petition

B

The Constitution of Illinois prohibits companies from either promoting or refusing to

promote employees based only upon several key factors, this is a law against

___________.

a.right-to-work

b.merit-basis

c.discrimination

d.fairness

c

No person shall be excluded from being hired at any state level agency based solely

upon one’s gender. True or False

True

False

true

Josh cannot access the lecture rooms at his university because there are no ramps or

lifts. This is an example of discrimination based upon a __________ handicap.

Mental

Physical

Both A & B

Neither A nor B

Physical B

Any form of communication that attacks a person or group based on attributes such

as race, religion, or sexual orientation may be considered as “Hate Speech” according

to this Section of Article I.

Section 1

Section 4

Section 20

Section 22

Section 20