Being a Citizen
This is what we are allowed to do
What are rights?
This is the first 10 amendments to the U. S. Constitution.
What is the Bill of Rights?
This process of understanding what you are accused of and having the opportunity to be proven innocent or guilty is called this.
What is due process?
Before the 26th amendment, the voting age was this.
What is 21?
This is the best way to let your voice be heard.
What is voting?
Voting is an example of this because it is something we should do
What are responsibilities?
Amendments have to be passed by this much of Congress
What is 2/3?
Due process protects the _____ of citizens.
What are rights?
This amendment gave formerly enslaved men the right to vote
What is the 15th amendment?
Being able to speak out about an issue that you do not like is protected by this amendment.
What is the 1st amendment?
This is the extra fee that we pay when purchasing items or earning income, which goes back to the government
What are taxes?
The fifth amendment protects citizens from this, so no one can call you a snitch.
What is self-incrimination?
This amendment protects citizens from unreasonable searches
What is the 4th amendment?
This city was underrepresented, so the 23rd amendment was added.
What is Washington, D. C.?
Local elections are not as important as the presidential election. TRUE or FALSE
What is false?
Some rights can also be responsibilities but responsibilities cannot be rights. TRUE or FALSE
What is false?
Amendments are added after 3/4 of this ratify it.
What are states?
If you are accused of a crime, you are allowed to have this in court.
What are witnesses or lawyers?
The 24th amendment prevents anyone from this unfair rule when voting.
What is paying poll taxes?
The right to worship is also protected by this amendment.
What is the 1st amendment?
Having a jury ensures that a trial is this.
What is fair?
The eighth amendment protects you from this pricey consequence.
What are excessive fines?
A person visiting the United States is accused of a crime. This amendment guarantees that they will receive due process.
What is the 14th amendment?
Prior to the 19th amendment, women protested for the right to vote. This is called __________ _________.
What is women's suffrage?
This type of government allows people to vote for who they want to represent them.
What is a representative democracy?