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Amendments 11-27
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Amendment # | Description |
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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Repealed Prohibition |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 |