1. UNIT 7
AMENDMENTS
11 THROUGH 27
MR. dickerson

2. 11th Amendment
Explains what must happen for a citizen of one state to sue another state

3. Explains the process of electing our President and
12th Amendment
Explains the process of electing our President and
Vice-President.

4. Slavery is officially ended in
13th Amendment
Slavery is officially ended in
the U.S.

5. Describes the civil rights of each citizen.
14th Amendment
Describes the civil rights of each citizen.
Takes away 3/5 statement.

6. States that a persons race cannot be a qualification for voting.
15th Amendment
States that a persons race cannot be a qualification for voting.

7. 16th Amendment
Created an income tax.

8. Describes the election of Senators to Congress.
17th Amendment
Describes the election of Senators to Congress.

9. 18th Amendment
Bans the manufacture, sale or transportation of any alcohol in the United States.

10. Gives women the right to vote in elections.
19th Amendment
Gives women the right to vote in elections.

11. 20th Amendment
Describes the process between the election and when the new President officially takes office.

12. Erases the 18th amendment – the prohibition of alcohol.
21st Amendment
Erases the 18th amendment – the prohibition of alcohol.

13. Limits a President to two consecutive terms of office.
22nd Amendment
Limits a President to two consecutive terms of office.

14. Gives the District of Columbia 3 electoral college votes.
23rd Amendment
Gives the District of Columbia 3 electoral college votes.

15. 24th Amendment
Makes any tax to vote (poll tax) illegal. X

16. 25th Amendment
Sets up the order for replacing the President in case there is a death or illness.

17. Gives all 18 year olds the right to vote in elections.
26th Amendment
Gives all 18 year olds the right to vote in elections.

18. Any increase in pay for legislators must take place after an election.
27th Amendment
Any increase in pay for legislators must take place after an election.

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