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Amendments 11-27
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| Amendment # | Description |
|---|---|
| 11 | A citizen of one state can not sue another state in Federal Court.Lawsuits against the States |
| 12 | The candidate for President and VP are on the same ballot. Voted together.President and VP on the same ballot |
| 13 | Ended Slavery.Abolished Slavery |
| 14 | All people who are natural born or naturalized gain citizenship no matter race.Citizenship is protected for all people |
| 15 | Gave all citizen's the right to vote no matter what your race.Vote for all no matter race |
| 16 | Gave the Federal government the right to tax the people's wages.Income Tax |
| 17 | The people of the state get to choose their SenatorDirect Election of Senators |
| 18 | Outlawed the manufacturing, transportation and consumption of all alcoholic beverages |
| 19 | Gave women the right to vote.Women's Suffrage |
| 20 | Shortened the time period between the elections and when officials are replaced.Lame Duck Period |
| 21 | Allowed the manufacturing, transportation and consumption of alcoholic beverages.Repealed Prohibition |
| 22 | President can only serve 2 terms/8 yearsLimit the President to two terms |
| 23 | Washington DC given the right to vote for President.Suffrage for DC |
| 24 | Took away the tax to vote.Abolition of the Poll Tax |
| 25 | If something happens to the President the list and order of who will then be incharge.Presidential Succession |
| 26 | Lowered the voting age from 21 to 18Eighteen year olds the right to vote |
| 27 | Congress can not vote to give themselves a raise.Limits on Congressional pay raises |