Brainpop Citizenship

There were many objections that the ______________________ didn't spell out the basic rights of citizens.

Ten amendments were added to the constitution and became known as the ___________________.

To protect the rights of former slaves freed during the Civil War, the ________ amendment granted citizenship to anyone born in the US.

Every generation, new _______________________ arrive from all over the world.

The arrival of new immigrants adds new perspectives and experiences to the ______________ _____________ of American society.

Which one of these responsibilities are mandatory? Choose more than one answer.

• Cast a ballot for president

• Pay taxes to the federal government

• Serve in the military

• Report for jury duty

• Obey traffic laws

To which of the following is citizenship most similar?

• A permission slip for a field trip

• A ticket to a concert

• A membership in a club

• A diploma from a school

In what decade did a new amendment to the United States Constitution broaden the definition of citizenship?

• The 1840s

• The 1850s

• The 1860s

• The 1870s

What do the Bill of Rights and the 14th Amendment have in common?

• They both address the payment of taxes

• They both deal with the rules of citizenship

• They both deny citizenship to certain groups of people

• They both define the rights U.S. citizens enjoy

Which of these words is an antonym for "mandatory?"

• obligatory

• voluntary

• compulsory

• necessary