Constitutional Amendments

These flashcards cover the key concepts of the 27 Amendments to the United States Constitution.

11th Amendment

Judicial power of the U.S. shall not extend to suits against a state by citizens of another state or foreign individuals.

12th Amendment

Changed the Electoral College to separate ballots for President and Vice President.

13th Amendment

Abolished slavery and involuntary servitude in the United States.

14th Amendment

Established citizenship and guaranteed equal protection under the law, including the Due Process Clause.

15th Amendment

Prohibited voting discrimination based on race, color, or previous condition of servitude.

16th Amendment

Granted Congress the power to collect income taxes without apportioning it among the states.

17th Amendment

Established the direct election of U.S. Senators by the people.

18th Amendment

Prohibited the manufacture, sale, and transportation of intoxicating liquors (Prohibition).

19th Amendment

Granted women the right to vote (women's suffrage).

20th Amendment

Set the inauguration date for the President and Congress, and outlined procedures for vacancies.

21st Amendment

Repealed the 18th Amendment and allowed states to regulate alcohol.

22nd Amendment

Limited the President to two elected terms in office.

23rd Amendment

Granted Washington D.C. electoral votes in presidential elections.

24th Amendment

Abolished poll taxes in federal elections.

25th Amendment

Clarified presidential succession and procedures for presidential disability.

26th Amendment

Lowered the voting age to 18 years.

27th Amendment

Prohibited Congress from raising its pay until after the next election.