Module 3: Citizenship and Voting

Forcing people to pay for the right to vote was called a _________?

• Literacy Test

• Jelly bean Test

• Poll Tax

• Grandfather Clause

True or false? Under today’s laws, Native Americans are American citizens.

• True

• False

Smith lives in Alabama in 1955. He identifies as American Indian, he can read, but does not have any money. Can Smith vote?

• Yes

• No

What does it mean to be a citizen?

What is a right?

• A change to a document.

• A duty or task that you are required to do.

• The official and proper way of doing things in a legal case.

• Things you are entitled to have the ability to do.

What is a responsibility?

• A duty or task that you are expected to do, but not required.

• Things you are entitled to.

• A change to a document.

• The official and proper way of doing things in a legal case.

What is an example of a RIGHT?

What is an example of a RESPONSIBILITY?

What right do only citizens have?

• Attending public schools.

• Owning property.

• Holding a job.

• Voting.

What type of service project would help promote the common good of the community

• Planning a neighborhood recycling program.

• Participating in a neighborhood party.

• Completing your housework on time.

• Visiting public libraries.