Vocabulary
In the U.S. it is the supreme law and plan of the national government.
What is the Constitution?
A government in which people of a nation either take part of themselves or through elected representatives.
What is representative/democracy?
Citizen's had to show their ability to read and write before being allowed to vote.
What are literacy tests?
Prohibits each state and the federal government from denying any citizen the right to vote because of citizen's gender.
What is the 19th amendment?
Deborah showed up at the polls to vote for president, and the man at the door told her that she could not vote.
What is the 19th amendment?
An addition or change to the Constitution.
What is an amendment?
A form of government in which people elect representatives to carry on the work of government for them.
What is a republic?
A citizen is included in the voting process.
What is representation?
Prohibits both Congress and the states from the conditioning the right to vote in federal elections on payment of a poll tax or other types of tax.
What is the 24th amendment?
Jerry turned 18, and he showed his identification to the official at the poll. The poll official told Jerry he was too young to vote in an election.
What is the 26th amendment?
The first ten amendments to the Constitution
What is the Bill of Rights?
To approve or confirm an amendment by vote.
What is ratification?
A group of people chosen to officially elect the President and Vice President of the United States, based on the popular vote in each state.
What is the electoral college?
Prohibits each government in the United States from denying a citizen the right to vote based on that citizen's race or color.
What is the 15th amendment?
David was told he could not vote for the president in the presidential election due to the color of his skin.
What is the 15th amendment?
Freedoms or protections guaranteed by the U.S. government for all citizens
What is a citizen's rights?
The right to vote in political elections
What is suffrage?
The group within a government that makes the laws
What is the state legislature?
Permits citizens in the District of Columbia (D.C.) to vote for electors for President and Vice President.
What is the 23rd amendment?
Elliot showed up to vote for president. The official told him he needed to pay the poll tax of $10.00 to be able to cast his vote.
What is the 24th amendment?
Things that citizens should or must do in order to support the government
What are citizen's responsibilities?
What are poll taxes?
The legal rights owed to the people in order to protect their liberties.
What is due process?
Standardized the voting age to 18 in 1971.
What is the 26th amendment?
Michelle is a citizen of Washington, D.C. She was told that since Washington, D.C. is not a part of any state, she would not be able to participate in the presidential election.
What is the 23rd amendment?