US Amendments

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11th Amendment

Protects states from lawsuits by residents of other states.

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12th Amendment

Modifies the procedure for electing the President and Vice President.

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13th Amendment

Abolishes slavery.

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14th Amendment

Provides equal protection under the law and addresses citizenship and due process.

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15th Amendment

Grants voting rights to Black men regardless of race or previous status as slaves.

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16th Amendment

Allows the U.S. government to levy an income tax.

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17th Amendment

Establishes the direct election of U.S. Senators by popular vote.

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18th Amendment

Prohibits the sale and consumption of alcohol (Prohibition).

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19th Amendment

Grants women the right to vote.

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20th Amendment

Sets the start date for Congress (Jan 3) and the President (Jan 20).

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21st Amendment

Repeals the 18th Amendment, ending Prohibition.

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22nd Amendment

Limits the President to two terms or a maximum of 10 years in office.

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23rd Amendment

Gives Washington D.C. electoral votes for presidential elections.

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24th Amendment

Bans the poll tax in federal elections.

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25th Amendment

Establishes procedures for presidential succession and disability.

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26th Amendment

Grants voting rights to citizens 18 years of age and older.

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27th Amendment

Delays laws affecting Congressional salary until after the next election.