citenzenship vocab

14th amendment

An amendment to the United States Constitution that addresses citizenship rights and equal protection under the law, prohibiting states from denying any person life, liberty, or property without due process. It was ratified in 1868 and played a crucial role in the Reconstruction Era.

15th amendment

"race, color, or previous condition of servitude." Ratified in 1870, it was a significant step toward promoting voting rights for African American men during the Reconstruction Era.

19th amendement

United States Constitution that grants women the right to vote, prohibiting any US citizen from being denied the right to vote

26th amendment

to the United States Constitution that lowers the voting age to 18 years, ensuring that citizens who are 18 years or older cannot be denied the right to vote based on age.

visa

A document issued by a country that allows a foreign individual to enter, stay, or leave that country for a specified period.