BrainPOP Citizenship Challenge

Front

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

Back

constitution, Constitution

Front

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

Back

Bill of Rights

Front

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

Back

14th, 14, fourteenth

Front

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

Back

immigrants

Front

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

Back

melting pot

Front

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

Back

A membership in a club

Front

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

Back

The 1860s

Front

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

Back

They both define the rights U.S. citizens enjoy

Front

Antonym for "mandatory"?

Back

voluntary

Front

What is one major difference between the responsibility to pay taxes and the responsibility to vote?

Back

All citizens must pay taxes, but voting is only encouraged.