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Just the Facts
Citizenship
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| citizenship | being a member of a country and having full rights under that country's laws |
| naturalization | a process through which people who were not born in a country can become a citizen |
| treason | the act of betraying your country |
| patriotism | feeling a deep bond with your country |
| Bill of Rights | The first 10 amendments to the Constitution which guarantee citizens important rights |
| 14th Amendment | gave citizenship to former slaves |
| 15th Amendment | gave African-Americans the right to vote |
| 19th Amendment | gave women the right to vote |
| 26th Amendment | changed the voting age from 21 to 18 |