Question

matching match each word to its definition, and write the letter in the blank. 1. discrimination a. when each side gives up something in order to agree 2. amendment 3. compromise b. a change 4. segregation c. the separation of one group from another 5. naturalization d. to treat a person a certain way based on his or her class, race, or gender e. becoming a citizen by choice rather than by birth choose the answer circle the answer that correctly completes each sentence. 6. in a democracy, the (majority, minority) rules. 7. movie theaters, restaurants, and schools used to be (independent, segregated) by law. 8. every accused person has the right to a speedy, fair, and (public, private) trial. 9. the (first, eighth) amendment protects people from “cruel and unusual punishment.” 10. to register to vote in a state, you must be a legal (representative, residen of the state.

Explanation:

1. Discrimination is treating someone differently based on class, race, or gender, so it matches D.
2. An amendment is a change, so it matches B.
3. Compromise is when each side gives up something to agree, so it matches A.
4. Segregation is the separation of one group from another, so it matches C.
5. Naturalization is becoming a citizen by choice, so it matches E.
6. In a democracy, the majority rules.
7. Movie theaters, restaurants, and schools used to be segregated by law.
8. Every accused person has the right to a speedy, fair, and public trial.
9. The Eighth Amendment protects people from "cruel and unusual punishment."
10. To register to vote in a state, you must be a legal resident of the state.

Answer:

1. D
2. B
3. A
4. C
5. E
6. majority
7. segregated
8. public
9. Eighth
10. resident