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Which amendment allowed all women to vote?
the 19th amendment
Why is it so hard for an amendment to pass?
so one person or group does not hold all the power and change the Constitution
Which amendment allowed for the residents of Washington DC to vote for a representative of the Electoral College?
the 23rd amendment
Define the word ratify
to approve
Amendments make changes to what document?
the Constitution
Define the word amendment
a statement that is added to or revises or improves a proposal or document
What does the 24th amendment do?
Voters no longer had to pay a poll tax
Which Amendment was ratified for this scenario:
Eva turned 18 this year. She is happy to be able to vote for the first time.
the 26th amendment
2/3 of what need to approve the amendment?
The house of representative AND the senate
What did the 15th amendment do?
allowed all men to vote IF they payed a poll tax and passed a literacy test.
RIGHT or RESPONSIBILITY
research the candidates and then vote
responsibility
Which amendment was ratified for this scenario:
An African American man can now vote.
15th Amendment
RIGHT or RESPONSIBILITY
remain silent
right
RIGHT or RESPONSIBILITY
paying taxes
responsibility
Susan B. Anthony posted many flyers about allowing women to vote.
Which Amendment was she wanting to ratify?
the 19th amendment
3/4 of what need to ratify an amendment to pass?
the states
RIGHT or RESPONSIBILITY
vote
right
Which Amendment was ratified for this scenario:
Ron went to his polling place in Washington DC and was allowed to vote.
the 23rd Amendment
What did the 26th amendment do?
lowered the voting age to 18
Which Amendment was ratified for this scenario:
Johnny lost his job and doesn't have money. He is so happy that when he goes to vote he doesn't have to pay a poll tax.
the 24th amendment
What are the steps to pass an amendment?
amendment proposal
2/3 of the house of representative and senate must approve the proposal
3/4 of the states must approve the proposal
What is due process?
fair treatment under the law
Name the 4 sectors of our economy
Name 2 reasons immigrants left their country to come to the US
Why was the 26th amendment proposed?
Men were allowed to fight for the US at 18 years old but could not vote until they were 21.