Amendments
What is the Bill of Rights?
The Bill of Rights is the first ten amendments to the constitution.
In what year were black men allowed to vote?
1870
In what year could Native Americans vote?
1924
If our country goes to war and you're 18 and older, what are you required to do?
Register for the draft
What is the 24th Amendment?
It bans the use of pole taxes
How old do you have to be to vote?
18
When did the Voting Rights Act that restates the 15th Amendment pass?
1965
What is a legally recognized member of a country called?
A citizen
What is the 23rd Amendment?
DC citizens could vote
Why did they change the voting age from 21 to 18?
Because of the Vietnam war
In what year could women vote?
1920
If you make money in the US, you have to pay the government what?
Taxes
What is the 2nd Amendment?
The right to bear arms
In what year was pole tax banned?
1964
In what year could DC citizens vote?
1961
What is it called when people are called to court to decide if someone is innocent or guilty?
Jury Duty
What is the 1st Amendment?
The freedom of speech, press, religion, and assembly
Why was pole tax banned?
Because it wasn't allowing poor black people to vote
In what year were all adult men allowed to vote regardless of race or color?
1870
People who are asked to testify in court are called what?
A witness