U.S. Citizenship and Amendments Flash Cards

Front

The 26th Amendment lowered the voting age for Americans to _____ years old.

Back

18

Front

One responsibility of U.S. citizens is serving on a _____ with other citizens during a trial when called to do so.

Back

jury

Front

Why is the U.S. Constitution called a “living document?”

Back

The Constitution can be changed as the nation changes.

Front

The purpose of Due Process of Law is to ______________________.

Back

protect the rights of people accused of breaking the law

Front

How are Janel and Sierra being responsible citizens?

Back

by showing respect for each other’s opinion

Front

The 23rd Amendment allows people living in ________ to vote for the President during an election.

Back

Washington, DC

Front

Voting is an example of a citizen ____________.

Back

being responsible

Front

How is Marsha being a responsible citizen?

Back

She is staying informed about her community.

Front

Why did the Framers of the Constitution make it hard to amend the Constitution?

Back

to prevent one person or group from being able to change it

Front

A picture was taken during the fight to pass the 19th Amendment which granted voting rights to ________.

Back

all women