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11th Amendment
In cases where a citizen from one state sues another state, it will not fall under Federal jurisdiction. -
12th Amendment
President and vice president will be voted for on separate ballots. -
13th Amendment
Slavery is banned in all states and territories. -
14th Amendment
Federal Government defines citizenship as anyone born on U.S soil, or are naturalized. -
15th Amendment
The States can't deny any citizen their right to vote based on race or color. -
16th Amendment
The 16th Amendment allows the federal government to collect income tax. -
17th Amendment
The 17th Amendment changed the process of how we elect Senators. Instead of being elected by state legislatures, Senators are elected directly by the citizens. -
18th Amendment
Manufacturing, transporting, and selling alcohol was prohibited. -
19th Amendment
The 19th Amendment guarantees women who are 21 and older the right to vote. The federal government or any state government can't deny someone the right to vote based on their sex. -
20th Amendment
The 20th Amendment changed the presidential inauguration date from March to January. It also says that the Vice President would act as President if the President elect dies before the inauguration. -
21st Amendment
The 21st Amendment repealed the 18th Amendment so prohibition was put to an end. -
22nd Amendment
The 22nd Amendment puts a limit to how long the president can serve. The president can serve no longer than 2 terms or 10 years. -
23rd Amendment
The 23rd Amendment granted citizens of Washington D.C the right to vote. -
24th Amendment
The 24th Amendment abolished the poll tax as a voting requirement. -
25th Amendment
The 25th Amendment clarifies that the Vice President will become president if the President is unable to finish their term. -
26th Amendment
The 26th Amendment lowered the voting age from 21 to 18 for all U.S citizens. -
27th Amendment
Senators and Representatives salaries can't be increased until the next congressional session.
