Vocab
First 10 amendments to the U.S Constitution.
Bill of Rights
Right to vote.
Suffrage
The Second Amendment ensures Americans the right to own a _______________.
Firearm/Gun
Which state was the first state to allow women to vote in 1890?
Wyoming
In 1964, the passage of the 24th Amendment banned the use of _________ _______ as a requirement to register to vote.
Clear division between religion and government.
Separation of church and state
Rights guaranteed to all U.S citizens.
Civil Rights
What does the Fifth Amendment protect Americans from?
Self-incrimination
What does the 15th Amendment state?
That no one may be denied suffrage (voting rights) because of race or color
When was the 26th Amendment ratified?
1971
Having to testify against oneself.
Self-incrimination
Money or property that the accused gives the court to hold to ensure that he or she appears for trial.
Bail
The First Amendment stops the government from making a national what?
Religion
What does the 14th Amendment do?
Gives African Americans full citizenship
What did the 26th Amendment do?
Lowered voting age to 18
Principle stating that a person cannot be punished for a crime until the law has been fairly applied to his or her case.
Due process of law
Tax citizens once had to pay to register to vote.
Poll Tax
The need for a Bill of Rights was expressed by ____________ ____________ among others.
Thomas Jefferson
What does the 13th Amendment do?
Outlaws slavery in all lands governed by the United States
__________________ pay for things like schools, public roads, emergency responders, and national defense.
Taxes
Power of the government to take private property for public use.
Eminent domain
Policy requiring men of certain ages and qualifications to serve in the military.
Draft
The Eighth Amendment protects Americans from?
Cruel and unusual punishment
What does the 19th Amendment do?
Gives women the right to vote
You must attend school until you are at least ____________ years of age.
18